Saturday, April 30, 2016

Tree #1) Robinia pseudoacacia 'Lace Lady'


I've selected this tree for its interesting twisted foliage, contorted branching form, and its potential to add interest to the garden. I love its minty, pale green color too. And, its flowers are white and not too garish - which is right up my alley. In its deciduous state, its contorted branches take center stage. And, like others in the Fabaceae family, it has legumes that persist on the bare branches, adding another layer of interest.

Since it only grows about 15 feet high and wide, it may be limited to applications in smaller garden areas. It would be well used in a raised planter, underplanted with low fine textured shrubs like grasses. Its form and color vaguely remind me of a grapevine, and I think it could work well in a Sonoma-inspired palette, including B) Muhlenbergia rigens, C) Vitis 'Roger's Red', and D) Cercis occidentalis (a Fabaceae family member). These green tones would compliment golden crushed granite, low stacked stone walls, and a splashy water feature. It could also look great grown over a trellis or doorway.





















Details:
Botanical Name: Robinia pseudoacacia 'Lace Lady'
Common Name: Twisty Baby™ Dwarf Black Locust
Family: Fabaceae
Exposure: Full Sun
Irrigation: Medium Water Needs
Flower Time: Spring
Height: 15’
Width: 15’
Availability: Monrovia

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