Robinia pseudoacacia 'Appalachia' – Robinia pseudoacacia 'Appalachia'

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Robinia pseudoacacia 'Appalachia' – Robinia pseudoacacia 'Appalachia'

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A fast-growing selection with a distinct, remarkably straight trunk. At first, the crown has a narrow, vertical shape, later becoming a broad oval. The greyish brown bark is rough and deeply grooved. Young twigs are olive-green to brown. The branches bear small, sharp thorns. The imparipinnate leaves consist of 9 to 19 long, oval, dark bluish green leaf segments that are 2 – 4.5 cm in size. Leaves emerge late in the spring. Keeps its leaves long into autumn. The autumn colour is yellow. Compact, pendulous clusters of creamy white, sometimes slightly pink, aromatic flowers appear in June. 'Appalachia' blooms more profusely than the species does. After flowering, pods appear that often remain on the tree into the winter. Grows well in light, calcareous soil, has a superficial root system and regularly produces root suckers. Less sensitive to wind than the species is.

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Height
15 - 20 m
Width
10-15m
Crown
broad oval, transparent, half-open crown
Bark and branches
greyish brown, roughly grooved, twigs olive-green to brown with small thorns
Leaf
imparipinnate, 20 - 30 cm, 9 to 19 leaf segments, 1.5 – 4.5 cm, green, feathered leaf
Flowers
pendulous clusters up to 15 cm, cream♂ white, approx. 2 cm, aromatic, June, fragrant flowers
Fruits
flat, leathery pod, reddish brown, 5 -10 cm long, remains on tree a long time
Spines/thorns
Yes
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
places little demands on soil, provided there is good drainage
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate, particularly in rich soil
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), resistant to de-icing salt
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
avenues and broad streets, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Hopp, USA, 1945
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil sandy soil tolerates paving light-loving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil oval 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green white June average growing Conspicuous bloom Feathered leaf valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies toxic components Fragrant flowers yes Tree for the future
Frequently asked questions
Robinia pseudoacacia 'Appalachia'

Robinia pseudoacacia 'Appalachia' can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Robinia pseudoacacia 'Appalachia' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Robinia pseudoacacia 'Appalachia' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Robinia pseudoacacia 'Appalachia' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Robinia pseudoacacia 'Appalachia' blooms in june.
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