Re: Robina Frisia or aurea

Most interesting, Glenn.  I was thinking about using R. 'Frisia' on a
project and was not finding it on the local wholesalers lists and was
wondering why since I have seen it planted locally in streetscapes
where it was incredibly effective.  Wonder if this grafting with R.
pseudoacacia root sprouts may be why it is not more widely listed? 
R. pseudoacacia is awful about forming sprouts from any damaged root
- it's a weedy type tree here; I have many more than I really want on
my property.  Have been trying to do some research on R. 'Frisia' and
not finding time, to see just what negatives there are about it...you
have pointed out a biggie!

Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
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> From: Glenn Clark <gbclark@magma.ca>
> I agree that it is unlikely that the seedlings would come true from
seed.
> You have to be careful with root sprouts unless you are sure that
the tree
> is not grafted.  From what I have seen, Robinia 'Frisia' is often
grafted
> onto seedling Robinia pseudoacacia.  This should be obvious if the
root
> sprouts have green leaves. This is one of the most spectacular
yellow leafed
> trees, the colour actually intensifying as fall approaches.  It is
not 100%
> hardy in Zone 4b, but recovers quickly from any dieback.

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