Robinia pseudoacacia Bessoniana

Thornless False Acacia

Of only medium height this clone is probably the best Robinia cultivar for street planting.

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his thornless clone in cultivation since the 1870s can be seen at its mature dimensions in the Royal Horticultural Garden at Wisely.

It seldom flowers and its foliage is a paler but more vibrant green that its parent.

Of only medium height this clone is probably the best Robinia cultivar for street planting.

It has a compact rounded crown of virtually thorn-free branches and pale green leaves.

It thrives on any soil and tolerates urban pollution but its brittle and twiggy growth is not suited to windy sites.

Mature height: 7-12m

Mature spread: 6-8m

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Thornless False Acacia
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