The tree in the pictures is in Edenbridge, Kent, England. It is situated in near full sun at the base of a slight slope, at the edge of a front garden. The soil in the area is heavy clay. It seems likely, it was planted as a specimen tree many years ago. I have walked past it for years, this year it seems to be looking especially good. It has been a hot summer. Photos taken today, 28th July 2025 Any I.D. appreciated.
Interesting. Sort of reminds me of Robinia pseudoacacia lace lady..the way the leaves twist. I have only seen baby ones in garden centers. https://www.qvcuk.com/frank-p-matth...I0O2GseT1jgMVN6VQBh2AeweAEAQYAiABEgIFC_D_BwE& Maybe dry weather has stressed it. Suggestion....Please go back ..in the dark .....and where tree droops very low outside of the garden, over the pavement, remove a branch! Take it away and spread it flat and add a clear pic to add this thread. Need to see whether it has compound leaves. Any sign of flowers or fruits? https://www.google.com/search?q=rob...AasgcDMi4zuAeqBMIHBzItMi4xLjPIB2A&sclient=img https://www.google.com/search?q="robinia+pseudoacacia"&client=firefox-b-d&sca_esv=ab8db249d156b33c&udm=2&biw=1280&bih=595&ei=QhaTaPDYMbi4hbIPnO7cmQc&ved=0ahUKEwjwgbTz5fWOAxU4XEEAHRw3N3MQ4dUDCBE&oq="robinia+pseudoacacia"&gs_lp=EgNpbWciFiJyb2JpbmlhIHBzZXVkb2FjYWNpYSIyChAAGIAEGEMYigUyChAAGIAEGEMYigUyChAAGIAEGEMYigUyBRAAGIAEMgoQABiABBhDGIoFMgUQABiABDIKEAAYgAQYQxiKBTIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABEiMSFDjCVjJInABeACQAQCYAUOgAcUBqgEBM7gBDMgBAPgBAZgCBKACjALCAg0QABiABBixAxhDGIoFwgIGEAAYBxgemAMAiAYBkgcBNKAHwhGyBwEzuAfsAcIHBTMtMy4xyAc8&sclient=img
Been doing more research. Now sure I was correct above .....Robinia pseudoacacia Lace Lady...no need to steal a branch! The curled leaflets certainly fit. It is PBR....Plant breeders rights tree. Patent in 1996..so this tree could be 29 years old maybe. As mentioned I have only seen tiny ones for sale in garden centres. Never seen a magnificent mature specimen. In the autumn it will go butter yellow. Quotes... "Robinia pseudoacacia lace lady.....is a dwarf member of the Black Locust or Acacia family." "A distinctive slow-growing deciduous tree with charming and unusual twisted stems and curly leaves." RHS say it can get to 4m in 20 years. https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/84791/robinia-pseudoacacia-lace-lady-pbr/details Robinia pseudoacacia leaves are pinnately compound...many leaflets on a single stem. https://flora-obscura.de/en/portfolio-item/black-locust-leaves-robinia-pseudoacacia/ Robinia pseudoacacia 'Lace Lady' syn 'Twisty Baby' ... Registered in England and Wales with company number 4084830. Quote Missouri Botanic garden... "TWISTY BABY is a deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub or small tree which is perhaps most noted for its shrubby growth habit, zigzag branching (more pronounced on new growth) and curling of some of the mature leaflets. It can be expected to grow to 8-10' tall with a spread of 12-15' over 30 years. It is sold by nurseries in several different forms: (1) a multi-stemmed shrub, (2) a single trunk tree or (3) a top-grafted tree to a 6' standard. Trees feature a loose crown and fail to develop a strong central leader. Features pinnately compound, dark green leaves (leaflets to 7/8" long) which turn yellow in fall. This cultivar rarely produces the racemes of fragrant white flowers in May or resulting seed pods that are typical of the species. Miniature spines occur on some branches, but are smaller and fewer than on the species. This plant was patented in 1996 under the cultivar name of 'Lace Lady' (PP9,771), but is currently being sold by nurseries under the trademarked name of TWISTY BABY."
