Albizia julibr. 'Rouge de Tuiliere' - 60-80 CM C3

Description
The Silk tree 'Rouge de Tuilière' (Albizia julibrissin) is a roundish large shrub or small tree that produces pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from July to August. These produce orange-brown fruits from September. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The Silk tree 'Rouge de Tuilière' also has pinnate, medium green leaves. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained soil, it usually grows to a height of around 8 metres and is around 5 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acacia nemu.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Silk tree 'Rouge de Tuilière' are medium green, pinnate. Silk tree 'Rouge de Tuilière' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Silk tree 'Rouge de Tuilière' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Silk tree 'Rouge de Tuilière' is a roundish growing large shrub or small tree with a broad crown. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 8 m and is approx. 4 - 5 m wide. Slow growing. It usually 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 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 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 of Silk tree 'Rouge de Tuilière' appear in panicles from July to August. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub, shade tree

Root
Albizia julibrissin 'Rouge de Tuilière' is a deep-rooting plant.