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Albizia julibrissin Ombrella ('Boubri') (PBR)

silk tree Ombrella

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Albizia julibrissin Ombrella ('Boubri') (PBR)

silk tree Ombrella

12 litre pot | 1.5 - 1.8m tall
£189.99
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9 litre pot | 1.2 - 1.5m tall
£119.99
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Position: full sun
Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained
Rate of growth: average
Flowering period: July to September
Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection)

This exotic-looking small tree has really attractive feathery foliage that looks pretty from spring to autumn, but it's in late summer, when the small clusters of deep pink flowers appear, that it really starts to dazzle. Plant it where it will get lots of sun and a little shelter from the worst of the winter weather, in freely draining soil. It's a magnificent specimen that will add an exotic feel to the planting scheme.

Garden care:

Plant in a warm, sheltered spot in full sun with free-draining soil, ideally sandy or loamy, to reduce the risk of root rot over winter. In colder areas, choose a south-facing wall or use horticultural fleece for frost protection during severe cold snaps. Avoid excessively heavy soils or those prone to waterlogging.

Water well during dry spells in the first couple of years while the tree establishes, but reduce watering once mature. Add a top-dressing of a general-purpose fertiliser around the base in late spring to support growth and flowering. No routine pruning is needed, but remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches in late autumn or winter when the tree is dormant.