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  • Unique purple feathery foliage
  • Beautiful pink fluffy flowers in summer
  • Can be grown in patio containers
  • Slightly weeping habit
  • Size after 10 years: 4m x 3m

 

Description

Albizia Julibrissin 'Chocolate Fountain'™, an enchanting and ornamental deciduous silk tree, graces the garden with its unique foliage, adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outdoor space. This is a sllightly weeping form of the silk tree making it idea for planting in patio containers or smaller spaces.

 

Albizia 'Chocolate Fountain'™  produces beautiful pink fluffy flowers in summer creating a wonderful display, attracting butterflies and pollinators to the garden.

 

Planting Position:

Silk trees grow best in warm, sheltered and sunny sContainers. They must be protected from frosts but are well suited to milder parts of the UK. Note that the Silk tree is quite late to emerge inspring so don't worry if your tree still looks dormant well into May.

 

Care and Maintenance

The Albizia julibrissin 'Chocolate Fountain' requires little maintenance and is easy to train - it can be trained as an informal fan against a south facing wall if preferred. Pruning at the right time of year will result in a good display during the following flowering season.

 

Size:

Height and spread in 10 years: 4m x 3m

Albizia julibrissin 'Chocolate Fountain' | Silk Tree

SKU: OT1859-360
£146.95Price
  • Height (10-20yrs): 4-6m
    Spread (10-20yrs): 2.5-4m
    Growth rate: medium
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    Foliage: deciduous
    Foliage colour: Pinkish-bronze or purple 
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    Habit: Weeping
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    Flower colour: pink, yellow-green
    Season: summer
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    Soil Type: 
    clay, loam, sand 
    Soil Moisture: well-drained soil
    Soil pH: acid, alkaline, neutral
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    Sun: full sun
    Exposure: sheltered areas 
    Hardiness: slightly hardy

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About us

We love trees for their positive impact on the environment and their vital role in supporting wildlife. Trees improve air quality, store carbon, prevent flooding, and make beautiful natural screens. They also make excellent eco-friendly gifts.


At Bowhayes Trees, we’ve been growing trees for over 30 years and manage a cider orchard producing apples for local cider makers. Visit us in Devon to explore our nursery, or browse our curated collections online. Our expert team is always available to offer personalised advice on finding the perfect plant for your needs.

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Jonathan Wheeler

“The trees I ordered arrived perfectly packed and in perfect condition, precisely on time and of a good size as described. Their customer service and the quality of their plants are the best I have encountered via the Internet. Many thanks!"
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