Robinia pseudoacacia 'Tortuosa' – Robinia pseudoacacia 'Tortuosa'

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Robinia pseudoacacia 'Tortuosa' – Robinia pseudoacacia 'Tortuosa'

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A moderately growing cultivar that is striking because of its twisted branches. Produces a tree 10 - 15 m high with a broad, ovoid to oval crown. Grafted on a high stem, but sometimes also on a low stem to produce a somewhat shrub-like manner of growth. A multi-trunked tree then develops later. The thorny branches grow in remarkable curves: young shoots often grow like cork-screws. The more or less hanging leaves are also somewhat twisted. Flowers appear only occasionally, only on old trees. Sensitive to strong winds. It is a valuable park tree that is used particularly for its winter silhouette. Winter hardiness zone: 5a With its tortuous and spirally twisted branches Robinia pseudoacacia 'Tortuosa' provides an exceptionally characteristic winter silhouette at a later age.
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Specifications
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Height
10-15 m
Width
6-10m
Crown
oval, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green, feathered leaf
Flowers
cream white
Fruits
brown, seldom
Spines/thorns
Yes
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, nutrient-poor soil, calcareous soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), resistant to de-icing salt
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil sandy soil tolerates no 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 average growing Feathered leaf toxic components Capricious growing yes Tree for the future
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Frequently asked questions
Robinia pseudoacacia 'Tortuosa'

Robinia pseudoacacia 'Tortuosa' can eventually reach a height of 10-15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Robinia pseudoacacia 'Tortuosa' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10-15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Robinia pseudoacacia 'Tortuosa' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Robinia pseudoacacia 'Tortuosa' 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 'Tortuosa' blooms in .
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