Albizia julibr. 'Ombrella' - 40-60 CM C3

Description
The Silk tree 'Ombrella' (Albizia julibrissin) is an umbrella-shaped small tree that produces pink-coloured flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from July to August. The Silk tree 'Ombrella' also has pinnate, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 12 metres and grows to a width of around 10 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acacia nemu, Albizia julibrissin 'Boubri'.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * attractive yellow-green autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * cannot be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Silk tree 'Ombrella' are dark green, pinnate. Silk tree 'Ombrella' is bright yellow-green in autumn.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
France.

Frost hardiness
The Silk tree 'Ombrella' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Umbrella-shaped.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil 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 October - Pruning: From February to the beginning of 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 July to August. These are pleasantly scented.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden, park

Root
Albizia julibrissin 'Ombrella' is a heartroot.