Albizia julibr. 'Summer Chocolate' - 30-40 CM C2

Description
The Silk tree 'Summer Chocolate'(s) (Albizia julibrissin) is a rounded, upright, deciduous shrub with decorative, feathery, red-brown leaves. It also bears pink-coloured flowers from July to August. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and is around 3 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acacia nemu.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * cannot be built over

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Silk tree 'Summer Chocolate'(s)s are red-brown, pinnate.

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

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
A frost-free winter at 8 to 12°C is required.

Growth
Rounded, upright.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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 April to October - 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 July to August. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Tub, rock garden, park, balcony/patio

Root
Albizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'(s) is a heartroot.