False acacia
Robinia pseudoacacia
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False acacia - Robina pseudoacacia
Potential or known impacts:
How could it get here?
Is it found in Northern Ireland?
Methods for prevention:
You can help by reporting any sightings: @ the Centre for Environmental Data & Recording (CEDaR) - Or via the iRecord App.
For further queries, you can contact the Invasive Non Native Species (INNS) Team in the Northern Ireland Environment Agency on 028 9056 9558 or Email: invasivespecies@daera-ni.gov.uk
False acacia - Robina pseudoacacia
Description
Origin and worldwide distribution:
- A tall spiny tree, growing up to 29m tall, with pinnate compound leaves, and pendant clusters of white flowers.
Origin and worldwide distribution:
- It is native to North America.
- It has become invasive in Botswana, South Africa, Turkey, Israel, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Great Britain.
Potential or known impacts:
- It has the ability to change nutrient cycles as it is proficient at nitrogen-cycling. As it grows and reproduces, it can inhibit native plant growth and out compete them.
How could it get here?
- Introduced as a timber tree, soil erosion control, windbreaks and ornamental plants.
- As this species produces high numbers of seeds, it can quickly spread and take over land if not managed correctly.
Is it found in Northern Ireland?
- Not found in Northern Ireland
Methods for prevention:
- Don't import, buy or plant this species
- Don't take cuttings from wild plants
- Report any sightings
You can help by reporting any sightings: @ the Centre for Environmental Data & Recording (CEDaR) - Or via the iRecord App.
For further queries, you can contact the Invasive Non Native Species (INNS) Team in the Northern Ireland Environment Agency on 028 9056 9558 or Email: invasivespecies@daera-ni.gov.uk
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