Albizia julibrissin 'Ombrella'

Common name: Silk Tree 'Ombrella'

Description

Albizia julibrissin 'Ombrella', commonly known as the silk tree, is a small deciduous tree admired for its fern-like foliage and striking summer flowers. This cultivar is known for its distinctive umbrella-shaped canopy, providing a graceful, airy appearance in the garden. It is best suited to sheltered, warm locations where it can add an exotic touch to borders or patios.

The tree produces clusters of attractive pink flowers in mid to late summer, which are fragrant and can attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It generally reaches a height and spread of around 3 to 5 meters, making it manageable for many garden settings. While it prefers well-drained soil and a sunny position, care should be taken in colder regions as it is not fully hardy throughout the UK.

Plant information

Position

Full SunPart Shade

Flower colour

Pink

Flowering months

JulAug

Season of interest

Summer

Features

Bee FriendlyButterfly FriendlyPollinator FriendlyFragrantDrought TolerantSuitable for PotsLow MaintenanceAutumn Colour

Soil

Any SoilSandLoamWell DrainedNeutral

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