albizia tree
The albizia tree, also known as the Persian Silk Tree or Mimosa, is celebrated for its graceful, spreading canopy and stunning, fluffy blooms. Loved by gardeners across New Zealand for its feathery foliage and fast growth, this deciduous tree adds year-round beauty and a touch of the exotic to landscapes, courtyards, and large gardens. Whether you’re looking for dappled shade, an eye-catching feature specimen, or a resilient ornamental for your property, the albizia tree is a versatile choice that delivers striking, Mediterranean charm wherever it’s planted.
Albizia julibrissin 'Rosea'
Albizia julibrissin 'Rosea' (Silk Tree) is a stunning deciduous tree valued for its graceful spreading canopy, fern like foliage, and masses of fragrant soft pink silk flowers in summer. This elegant tree performs well in suitable New Zealand climates and creates a striking feature in gardens and landscapes. Its light airy form provides dappled shade, making Albizia julibrissin 'Rosea' an excellent choice for feature planting in warm sheltered locations.
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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.
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