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Albizia Red Silk

Albizia 'Red Silk'

Albizia 'Red Silk' is a variety of the commonly known Silk Tree, and is grown for its delicate foliage and showy flowers. The fern-like foliage is mid-green, and the sensitive leaflets close up at night or when touched. The foliage is adorned with fluffy, rose-red flowers from summer through autumn, as it reaches 6 m in height and 4 m in width. Albizia 'Red Silk' is commonly planted as a specimen in medium to large-sized gardens, where it serves as a backdrop for smaller plants, is used in avenue plantings, or is planted to provide shade around the barbecue and other outdoor living areas.

  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Trees
  • Height:
    6.00 m
  • Spread:
    4.00 m
  • Flowering time:
    Summer, Autumn
  • Garden uses:
    Living areas, Parks, Specimen
  • Garden styles:
    Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

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