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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
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Deciduous - mimosa-like leaves 30-45cm (12-18in) long with many small sickle-shaped leaflets.
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Height - 3-5m (10-15ft) -
Spread - 3m (10ft)
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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.
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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 - Pests & Diseases - - red spider mite, whiteflies - more usually under glass. Vascular wilt outside -
Place of origin - Iran to Japan -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil -
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3-5m (10-15ft)
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