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ALBIZIA
Commonly known as Silk tree
The silk tree.
Genus of about 150 species of deciduous trees, shrubs and climbers from poor soils in tropical and sub-tropical areas from Africa and Asia to Australia.
The attractive, wispy flowers, amongst filigree foliage, appear on plants only a few years old and are a nectar source for bees.
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Deciduous - trees, shrubs and climbers. Grown for filigree foliage and attractive flowerheads with protruding stamens.
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
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Additional Features - Good to know - grown for their filigree foliage and flowerheads with very long stamens on young plants. -
Pests & Diseases - red spider mite, whitefly - more usually under glass - vascular wilt outside. -
Place of origin - tropical and sub tropical areas of Africa, Asia to Australia. -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil
Buy Varieties of ALBIZIA
ALBIZIA julibrissin 'Ombrella' >
Commonly known as: Persian acacia, Silk Tree.
A newish variety with cherry-pink fragrant flowers and dark green ferny leaves. Flowers profusely at a young age. Grows to only 10-15 feet
ALBIZIA julibrissin 'Rosea' >
Commonly known as: Persian acacia, Pink siris.
Ferny foliage, pink flowers
ALBIZIA julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate' >
Commonly known as: Persian acacia, Pink siris.
Leaves have a distinct and attractive dark coppery hue. This is sure to become a popular new introduction
