Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree - Evergreen Trees Direct

Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree

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Size: 30cm/33cm

30cm/33cm 40cm/45L 50cm 100L 300L

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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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 10m to 15m (approx.)

Mature Width: 5m to 7m

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

Root Ball Dimensions

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)

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About Your New Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree

Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia' is the Golden Robinia, a deciduous tree derived from the North American black locust, with pinnate leaves that open bright golden yellow and hold that colour into autumn. The canopy is broad and rounded on an upright frame, and the fine leaflets cast light, dappled shade.

Plant it in full sun in almost any drained soil, including poor and sandy ground. It is fast, roughly 50 to 100 centimetres a year, frost hardy, and moderately drought tolerant once established. It suits cool temperate through to warm temperate districts. The timber is brittle, so avoid the windiest sites.

It is planted as a feature tree in suburban gardens, parks, streetscapes and civic landscapes, usually where the gold foliage is set against darker green. The open crown lets enough light through for underplanting with shade tolerant perennials. Quick canopy and strong seasonal colour from the one tree.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Golden Robinia

What is a Golden Robinia?

Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia' is a deciduous tree selected from the North American black locust for foliage that emerges bright golden yellow and holds its colour through the warmer months. The pinnate leaves are fine textured and the canopy is broad and rounded, casting light dappled shade rather than heavy shade.

How big does Golden Robinia grow?

Expect 8 to 12 metres in height with a canopy 5 to 7 metres wide at maturity. The form is upright when young and broadens into a rounded crown with age. Allow room for that spread when siting it near a house, a fence line or a driveway.

How fast does Golden Robinia grow?

It is quick, putting on roughly 50 to 100 centimetres a year in good conditions, which makes it useful when you want canopy in a hurry. The trade off is fairly brittle timber, so avoid the most wind exposed positions and prune young trees to build a strong branch structure.

Is Golden Robinia evergreen or deciduous?

Deciduous. The golden foliage colours up in spring, holds through summer, deepens in autumn and drops over winter, letting sun through to the house and garden in the cold months. Bare branches through winter are part of the appeal in a garden designed around seasonal change.

Does Golden Robinia have invasive roots?

It can sucker from the roots, particularly where roots are damaged by cultivation or mowing, and seedlings of the species have become weedy in some districts. Keep it well clear of paving, pipes and small garden beds, and remove suckers as they appear. In lawn or open ground it is straightforward to manage.

Is Golden Robinia frost tolerant?

Yes, comfortably. It comes from a cold winter climate and handles heavy frost without damage, which suits it to the tablelands and cooler inland areas as well as temperate coastal gardens. Being deciduous, it is dormant when the hardest frosts arrive. A late spring frost can nip new growth.

How do I care for Golden Robinia?

Plant in full sun in any reasonably drained soil, water through the first two summers, then it largely looks after itself. Prune in late winter while dormant to remove crossing or weak branches and keep a balanced crown. Remove root suckers promptly. Note that the bark and seeds are toxic if eaten.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.

Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.

Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Enriched Planting Mix

What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?

It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.

What plants is it suitable for?

It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.

Is it safe for natives?

No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.

Is it certified organic?

Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.

How much do I need?

Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.

Can I use it in pots?

It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.

Does it need to be watered in?

Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.

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Uses in my Garden

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.

Is Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree Evergreen or Deciduous?

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

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 10m to 15m (approx.)

Mature Width: 5m to 7m

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

Growth Rate of Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree

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

They are considered to have a:

Fast Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree

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.

Does Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree Flower?

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.

Does Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring
Summer

Flower Type:

Clustered

Flower Colour:

White

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

No

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.

What is the Wildlife Value of Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree ?

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.

How much Sunlight does Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree need?

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

Full Sun

Preferred 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.

Is Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree Drought Tolerant?

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

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.

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How To Plant Your Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

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

Fast Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, this is drought tolerant and only needs a deep soak during extended dry periods.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape, and remove lower branches as the tree grows to develop a clean feature trunk.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree in Different Soil

Robinia pseudoacacia performs best in free-draining loam or sandy loam with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is sharp.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch lightly to moderate surface temperature.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and coarse organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline preferred. Avoid waterlogging at all times.