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    ALBIZIA julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'
    ALBIZIA julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    ALBIZIA julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'

    Commonly known as Persian acacia, Pink siris

    AWARD
    Leaves have a distinct and attractive dark coppery hue. This is sure to become a popular new introduction
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    2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £25.00 £20.00 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
    Specimen
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    10 to 15 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £115.00  
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Red spider mite, whitefly - more usually under glass - vascular wilt outside.
    • Place of origin
      Iran to Japan.
    • Deciduous
      2-pinnate, mimosa-like leaves 30-45cm (12-18in) long. Flowers in terminal clusters 7-15cm (3-6in) wide.
    • Fully hardy
    • Bipinnate
    • Height
      6m (20ft)
    • Spread
      4-6m (12-20ft)
    • Tree
      Umbrella-shaped small tree.
    • 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    • Full sun
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      6m (20ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        4-6m (12-20ft)
      		  
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