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If you’re looking to buy Albizia julibrissin, you’re making a superb choice for a stunning feature tree in your New Zealand garden. This elegant tree, commonly known as the Silk Tree or Mimosa, is cherished for its feathery, fern-like foliage and its profusion of soft, fragrant pink blooms through the warmer months. An Albizia julibrissin creates an airy, exotic canopy, casting filtered shade and adding a distinctive Mediterranean flair to your outdoor space. Fast-growing and drought-tolerant once established, it's an ideal selection for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance yet showstopping specimen.

Albizia julibrissin 'Rosea' pink flowers and lush, green foliage.

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.

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
A stunning Albizia julibrissin 'Red Silk' tree with masses of red flowers.

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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Why Choose Albizia julibrissin?

Albizia julibrissin is notable for its lush, green leaves and masses of fluffy, pink pompom flowers that appear from late spring to mid-autumn. These delicately scented blooms not only look beautiful but also attract birds, bees, and butterflies, making Albizia a magnet for pollinators. Its finely divided foliage even folds up in the evening or during rain, adding a magical touch to your garden. Planting Albizia julibrissin is a great way to create summer shade for outdoor living spaces, patios, and poolside areas.

How to Grow Albizia julibrissin in New Zealand

Growing Albizia julibrissin couldn’t be easier. This heat-loving tree thrives in full sun, in well-drained soil, and copes happily with coastal conditions and periods of dryness. Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to keep your tree shapely and to encourage abundant flowering. Albizia julibrissin is well-suited to both formal and natural-style gardens. For extra impact, consider pairing it with sun-loving perennials like Erigeron Sea Breeze (Fleabane Daisy) for a flow of delicate blooms beneath the dappled shade.

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