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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.
Further Reading....
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DeciduousTrees, shrubs and climbers. Grown for filigree foliage and attractive flowerheads with protruding stamens.
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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) -
Full sun
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Additional Features
Good to knowGrown for their filigree foliage and flowerheads with very long stamens on young plants.
Pests & DiseasesRed spider mite, whitefly - more usually under glass - vascular wilt outside.
Place of originTropical and sub tropical areas of Africa, Asia to Australia. -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
Albizia julibrissin - Care Guide
Buy Varieties of ALBIZIA
ALBIZIA julibrissin 'Ombrella'
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
Gift-wrapping available
£20.00 each
ALBIZIA julibrissin 'Rosea'
Persian acacia, Pink siris
ferny foliage, pink flowers
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
Gift-wrapping available
£20.00 each
Medium
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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)
2 options from £6.00
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™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
