Common Name:
Silk Tree, Pink Mimosa.
Description:
A medium sized spreading tree with attractive fern like foliage.
Flower:
Masses of pink fluffy flowers that resemble bottlebrushes.
Size:
6m x 5m.
Growing Conditions:
Frost hardy but best in a warm, sheltered spot. Albizia can tolerate drought conditions once established.
Care:
Staking young plants and removing side shoots will encourage a central stem to help form a brilliant canopy.
Uses:
- Great as a shade tree for the patio or lawn.
- Can be grown in large containers.
Comments:
The spreading habit, fern like foliage and masses of fluffy pink flowers make this an easy choice as a shade tree.
Continue to Betula pendula or back to Deciduous trees .