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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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    Plant Details
    • Deciduous
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tree
    Planting Tips and Care Advice

    Varieties
    ALBIZIA julibrissin 'Ombrella'
    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
     
    Small
    £25.00
    Specimen
    £105.00
    ALBIZIA julibrissin 'Rosea'
    Persian acacia, Pink siris
    Ferny foliage, pink flowers
     
    Small
    £20.00
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    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ALBIZIA julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'
    Persian acacia, Pink siris
    Leaves have a distinct and attractive dark coppery hue. This is sure to become a popular new introduction
     
    Small
    £25.00
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    Available again from APRIL 2025
    When fresh stock arrives
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    Specimen
    £105.00

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr - inc c&p
    £7.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
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