Albizia julibrissin – Silk tree, Mimosa tree

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Albizia julibrissin – Silk tree, Mimosa tree

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A wide tree that has almost horizontal growing branches. The bark is dark grey and the young twigs have an olive green colour, but turn to dark grey later. The large leaf can attain a length of 40 cm. The twice pinnate leaf consists of 4 to 11 parts, each with 15 to 28 pairs of small, crescent-shaped leaflets and a delicately curved margin. The whole resembles the leaf of a fern and is very decorative. The leaflets close in the evening. The flowers cluster in dense heads on long stalks and catch the attention by their purple red stamens that can become 3 cm long. The pods attain a length of 15 cm and rarely open. Widely planted in countries around the Mediterranean. Requires shielding in severe winters. Albizia julibrissin has a characteristic manner of growth and ornamental leaves. The fact that it flowers less abundantly in cooler climates should not be a problem.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Availability
Clear stem (1) Multi-stem (1)
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Price
Amount
Delivery period
250/300 multistem
Wire rootballed
£ 643,00
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Available
Specifications
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Height
8 - 15 m
Crown
vase-like, umbel, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
trunk grey, twigs from green to brown
Leaf
twice pinnate, dark green, circa 40 cm, feathered leaf
Flowers
light pink, clustered in dense heads, July/August
Fruits
pods up to 15 cm long, flat with light brown seeds
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
tolerates drought
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7b (-14,9 to -12,3 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
China to Iran
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving suitable for dry soil can withstand wind broad vase-shaped 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green pink July late sprout average growing Conspicuous bloom Feathered leaf valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit playground tree
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Frequently asked questions
Albizia julibrissin

Albizia julibrissin can eventually reach a height of 8 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Albizia julibrissin is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Albizia julibrissin is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Albizia julibrissin with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Albizia julibrissin blooms in july.
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