Robinia pseudoacacia, Wattle

Robinia pseudoacacia 'Umbraculifera', also known as the Globe Black Locust, is a compact ornamental tree valued for its naturally rounded crown and lush, light green foliage. It's widely used in urban landscaping, lining streets, or enhancing garden entrances with minimal care.

🌿 Key Features:

• Type: Deciduous ornamental tree

• Crown Shape: Natural globe-forming

• Height: Grafted at ~2 m; total height 4–5 m

• Width: 3–4 m

• Foliage: Pinnate, light green leaves

• Flowers: Usually absent or insignificant

• Thorns: None

• Growth Rate: Fast

• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9

• Urban Tolerance: High resistance to pollution and drought

✅ Why Choose It:

• No pruning required – naturally compact crown

• Thornless – safe for public and private spaces

• Very low maintenance

• Excellent for alleys, small gardens, and parking areas

• Grows well in poor soils and full sun

☀️ Care Requirements:

• Light: Full sun preferred

• Soil: Tolerant of dry and poor soils

• Watering: Drought-tolerant once established

• Pruning: Not required, only for shape if desired