Albizia julibr. 'Chocolate Fountain' - 100-125 CM C15

Description
The Silk tree 'Chocolate Fountain' (Albizia julibrissin) is a rounded, deciduous garden plant with decorative, feathery, purple-red leaves. It also bears pink-coloured flowers from June to August. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to a width of around 4.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acacia nemu.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Silk tree 'Chocolate Fountain's are purple-red, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Silk tree 'Chocolate Fountain' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Silk tree 'Chocolate Fountain' is round in structure. Slow growing. Generally grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from February to March, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March - Sowing in trays or seed boxes: From February to July.

Care
- Pruning wounds, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
The pink-coloured flowers appear from June to August. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Ornamental shrub, tub, solitary plant