Twisty Baby Black Locust Tree
Robinia pseudoacacia 'Lace Lady'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Twisty Baby Black Locust Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 4-8
This spring-blooming Twisty Baby™ dwarf Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia 'Lace Lady') is an entertaining tree to have in your landscape! This is because its branches don't grow normally. They twist! Not only do the branches have a contorted look, but there is some curling of the mature leaflets which gives it its unique look! Immediately noticeable, even from a distance!
Its twisting, zig-zag branches are decorated with gorgeous, fragrant white flowers that bloom in the spring. Twisty Baby™ features fine-textured foliage that emerges soon after the blooming blossoms! Pollinators flock to these dripping Wisteria-like blossoms!
This tree's foliage is interesting though. Newly emerging foliage is apple green and when it matures it turns bluish-green. When the winter season comes around the Twisty Baby™ Black Locust tree's branches will have your neighbors in a trance! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 4 to 8, Locust Trees are incredibly adaptable and resilient.
Planting and Application:
This Twisty Baby™ makes for a beautiful specimen tree or a fun focal point in any garden! This twisting tree also looks great planted near a porch, patio, or deck not only to enjoy the beautiful, fragrant white blossoms but to watch the hummingbirds gather around it!
Plant near your front porch for a curb appeal boost, raise onto a prominent front yard berm, or anchor your home's foundation planting to soften the corner! A perfect lawn specimen tree, this smaller ornamental works beautifully for any sized yard, especially small-scale properties!
- Dwarf Ornamental Contorted Flowering Tree
- Attracts Hummingbirds & Other Pollinators
- Lovely White Fragrant Flowers
- Twisting Branches & Blue-Green Foliage
- Twisting Zig-Zag Branches
- Unique Specimen & Focal Point Trees!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
This ornamental dwarf form of the hardy native Black Locust tree is very easy to grow. Just pick a sunny spot that does not stay soggy and it will thrive! You don't even need to give it a lot of fertilizer. This tree can take in nitrogen right from the air! Regular watering weekly will promote optimal growth! Top the root system with a 3-4 inch deep layer of arborist mulch. The only pruning that this twisting tree will need is removing large straight spurts of growth. Pruning these will encourage twisting growth and help encourage a balanced shape.
- Full Sun Deciduous Trees
- Highly Adaptable to Any Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate to Low Moisture Needs Once Established
- Prune After Flowering
- Appreciates Mulched Beds
There's no way you can resist this hypnotic tree! When you plant the contorted Twisty Baby™ dwarf Black Locust tree, your garden will thank you! You don't have to wait! Get yours now at Nature Hills!
