Robinia pseudoacacia 'Mop Top' (Mop Top)

Robinia pseudoacacia 'Mop Top' (Mop Top) Details

“Mop Top” is a small, deciduous tree grown for its impressive foliage and tidy form. This tree grows as a dense ball of soft-looking, very aesthetic foliage. The leaves emerge a light green in spring, age to dark green, then develop colourful shades of yellow in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 2.5 m tall and the same wide, though the height is dependent on what level it has been grafted at. During winter it can be pruned back severely to a small ball which helps keep the tree contained and fresh looking. It performs best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, semi-sheltered site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, dry periods, and some wind. “Mop Top” is commonly grown as a specimen, used in avenue plantings, added to a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, or maintained in a courtyard garden.