Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Twisty Baby’®
10 Litre Pot | Half Standard Form
A Unique, Contorted Miniature Tree with Sculptural Appeal and Delicate Foliage
Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Twisty Baby’®, also known as ‘Lace Lady’, is a compact, contorted variety of Black Locust prized for its twisting branches, curly stems, and airy, fern-like foliage. Supplied in a half-standard form in a 10L pot, this plant makes an excellent ornamental specimen for patios, small gardens, and containers, providing year-round architectural interest.
Key Features
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Curled Branches & Stems: Distinctive twisted growth habit creates an artistic, sculptural appearance, even in winter.
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Delicate Foliage: Pinnate leaves emerge bright green in spring, creating a soft, lace-like canopy that contrasts beautifully with the gnarled stems.
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Compact & Decorative: Ideal for small-space planting, urban gardens, and pots due to its compact size and low maintenance needs.
Seasonal Interest
Spring
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Fresh, light green leaves unfurl against the twisting stems, creating an unusual and playful texture.
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A perfect time to appreciate the plant’s structural form coming back into leaf.
Summer
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Fully leafed out with soft, fine foliage, creating a light, airy canopy.
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Stays compact and tidy—excellent for container use or as a statement feature in mixed borders.
Autumn
Winter
Uses in the Landscape
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Feature Tree: Ideal for patios, terraces, courtyards, and front gardens as a sculptural focal point.
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Containers: Performs well in large pots, with its manageable size and low-maintenance habit.
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Urban Gardens: Suitable for modern, minimalist, or artistic garden styles where structure and shape are key.
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Winter Interest: Stunning in leafless months thanks to its architectural branch structure.
Growing Requirements
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Light: Thrives in full sun for best form and foliage development.
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Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; tolerant of poor, sandy, or moderately dry soils once established.
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Hardiness: Fully hardy (H5–H6) in the UK. Protect younger plants in exposed sites until well-established.
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Care: Low maintenance. Light pruning in early spring can help maintain shape if needed. Avoid heavy pruning of structural branches to preserve form.
Why Choose Robinia ‘Twisty Baby’ (Half Standard, 10L)?
Robinia ‘Twisty Baby’® is a standout ornamental tree with a personality all its own—its twisted form, elegant foliage, and compact size make it perfect for smaller spaces and statement planting. Easy to care for, visually arresting, and highly versatile, it’s a great choice for modern gardens, containers, or anywhere a sculptural focal point is needed.
Companion Planting Ideas
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Containers: Combine with Heuchera, Carex, or trailing Ivy for contrast and texture.
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Borders: Plant near low-growing evergreens or groundcovers like Lavandula, Salvia, or Nepeta.
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Winter Highlights: Underplant with Hellebores, Cyclamen, or spring bulbs to extend seasonal impact.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
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