Albizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'

Common name: Albizia 'Summer Chocolate'

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Description

Albizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate' is an attractive deciduous tree known for its unique foliage and delicate flowers. The leaves emerge a rich chocolate-purple before turning green, adding seasonal interest and a splash of colour to the garden. It typically grows as a medium-sized ornamental tree, appreciated for its unusual leaf colour and airy, fern-like appearance.

Flowering in the summer, this cultivar produces pale pink, fluffy, powder puff-like flowers that provide a lovely contrast to the darker foliage. It prefers a sunny, sheltered position with well-drained soil. Suitable for larger gardens, it may require some winter protection in colder areas of the UK.

Plant information

Genus	Albizia
Species	julibrissin
Cultivar	Summer Chocolate
Plant type	Tree
Foliage	Deciduous
Height	4-8 m
Spread	4-7 m
Growth rate	Moderate
Hardiness	Hardy
Toxicity (Guide Only)	Safe
Last listed	2026-06-25

Position

Full SunPart Shade

Flower colour

Pink

Flowering months

JulAug

Season of interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Features

Bee FriendlyButterfly FriendlyPollinator FriendlyDrought TolerantLow MaintenanceAutumn Colour

Soil

ClaySandLoamWell DrainedAcidNeutral

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