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
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    2-pinnate, mimosa-like leaves 30-45cm (12-18in) long with many small sickle-shaped leaflets.
  • Height
    3-5m (10-15ft)
  • Spread
    3m (10ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Or small tree with domed head when mature. Produces terminal clusters 7-15cm (3-6in) wide of spherical flower heads 3.5cm (1½in) across.
  • 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)
  • Full sun

ALBIZIA julibrissin 'Ombrella'

 
Specimen £105.00 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items
might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
plant size comparison icon 10 to 15 Litre
Click to see photo
  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Red spider mite, whiteflies - more usually under glass. Vascular wilt outside
    Place of origin
    Iran to Japan
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf form
    Bipinnate
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 1
    Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
    Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
    When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Albizia julibrissin - Care Guide
3-5m (10-15ft)
 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  3m (10ft)
  

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