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Exposurefull sun
Waterlow
Typeshrub
Distribution
Albizia julibrissin 'Summer chocolate'
Silk tree 'Summer chocolate'
Flower Colors
Description
A large shrub or small tree with a domed crown when mature. Leaves are fern-like, pinkish-bronze or purple and composed of leaflets. Terminal clusters of spherical pinkish or yellow-green flowerheads can be borne in summer
Mature Height
8m
Mature Spread
4m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 7-10
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCoastalMediterranean climate plantsCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenGravel garden
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10L2313K | H: 175cm | €81.09 |
| 10L2316Q | H: 175cm | €75.99 |
| 10L2313M | H: 140cm | €73.73 |
| 10L2316uB | H: 140cm | €68.90 |
| H: 30cm2316S | H: 30cm | €15.38 |
| H: 20cm2316SB | H: 20cm | €12.99 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.