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Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree

Name: Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
SKU: ROBINFRISIA300L
Price: 1400.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

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1000 in stock

Size: 300L

300L 100L 40cm/45L

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 1.3m – 2.5m Approx.
100L: 1.7m – 3m Approx.
300L: 2.1m – 4m Approx.

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About Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree

Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ (Golden Robinia) looks excellent as a vibrant feature tree in suburban gardens, parks, streetscapes, and civic landscapes. Its bright golden-yellow foliage creates eye-catching seasonal contrast, especially when planted alongside darker green trees or shrubs, enhancing overall landscape depth and colour.

The tree’s upright form with an open, rounded canopy offers dappled shade, making it perfect for creating light-filled outdoor spaces. It performs well in various soils and tolerates moderate drought once established, adding resilience to diverse settings.

For added visual impact, ‘Frisia’ can be underplanted with shade-tolerant perennials or groundcovers that thrive in filtered sunlight, creating layered planting schemes that enrich biodiversity and texture. Its low maintenance and moderate growth rate make it a practical, stunning choice for both formal and informal landscapes.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 10m - 15m Approximately

Mature Width: 5 – 7 m

Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree is expected to grow Approx. 50 – 100 cm per year.

Frost Tolerance

Is Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree frost tolerant?

Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Flowering Information

Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ produces clusters of creamy-white, sweetly scented, pea-like flowers in late spring to early summer. These elegant blooms hang in loose, pendulous clusters and contrast beautifully with the tree’s vivid golden foliage, adding both fragrance and visual interest to the landscape.

Native Information

Is Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree an Australian Native? Yes

Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree is Native to Most loved for its brilliant golden-yellow foliage that glows from spring through autumn, contrasting with fragrant white flowers in late spring and early summer.

Wildlife Value

Its fragrant pea-shaped flowers attract bees, hoverflies and other beneficial pollinators, while the tree’s open yet spreading canopy provides light shelter for small birds. The combination of nectar, structural habitat and seasonal growth makes ‘Frisia’ a useful biodiversity-supporting tree in larger gardens and park settings.

Sunlight Information

Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils with a neutral to alkaline pH. It will also tolerate poorer, drier soils provided drainage remains adequate. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged areas unless significantly improved, as excess moisture can stress the roots and reduce vigour. Keep the soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the tree matures and develops its strong natural drought resilience.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Golden Robinia

Genus: Robinia

Botanical Species: pseudoacacia

Family: Fabaceae

Botanical Name: Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’

Landscape Uses

Feature Tree
Shade Tree
Rural Property Planting
Avenue Planting

Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree works in an:

Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Select an Ideal Location: Choose a well-drained site in your garden that receives full sun to light shade. Ensure the area is free from competing vegetation.
Prepare the Soil: Prior to planting, improve soil quality by adding organic matter to enhance drainage and nutrient content.
Planting: Dig a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball of 'Frisia' and at the same depth. Place the tree in the hole, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly.
Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch around the base of the tree to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Hedging & Screening: NA

Feature Planting:Plant 4 m – 6 m apart to allow for full canopy

Avenue Planting:Plant 6 m – 8 m apart

Watering: While 'Frisia' is drought-tolerant once established, regular watering is essential during the first year after planting. Afterward, it can thrive with minimal supplemental watering.

Pruning: Prune the tree as needed to maintain its desired shape and size. Remove any dead or damaged branches and perform shaping in late winter or early spring.

Fertilizing: Provide 'Frisia' with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring to promote healthy growth and maintain its vibrant foliage.

How to Grow in Different Soil Types

Allocasuarina torulosa adapts to a wide range of soils but prefers well-drained conditions:

Sandy Soil: Ideal for this species—ensure regular watering during establishment.

Clay Soil: Can become compacted—amend with organic matter and sand for better aeration.

Loamy Soil: Perfect for strong root development and fast growth.

Acidic or Alkaline Soil: Adapts well to various pH levels but thrives in slightly acidic to neutral conditions.

Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree is expected to grow Approx. 50 – 100 cm per year.

Fast Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
Sydney & Central Coast
South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
Adelaide Metro & Coastal
Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Thrives in

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Drought Tolerance

As a young tree it benefits from regular deep watering to establish thoroughly. Once established, ‘Frisia’ develops excellent drought tolerance and thrives in hot, dry conditions when planted in well-drained soil. It maintains strong seasonal growth and vibrant leaf colour with minimal supplementary watering, even in exposed positions.