Suited to regions: | All regions |
Plant type: | Trees |
Height: | 6.00 m |
Spread: | 5.00 m |
Flowering time: | Summer, Autumn |
Tolerances: | |
Garden uses: | Avenues, Living areas, Parks, Specimen |
Garden styles: | Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
Commonly known as the Silk Tree, this is a popular tree owing to its delicate foliage and showy flowers. The fern-like foliage is mid-green and the sensitive leaflets close up at night or when touched. As autumn progresses the leaves develop yellow tones before eventually falling. The foliage is adorned with fluffy, rose-red flowers from summer through autumn which literally transform the tree. It grows to produce a flattened and spreading crown as it reaches 6 m tall and 5 m wide. It can be trimmed as necessary and performs best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, semi-sheltered site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, and short periods of dry. The Silk Tree is commonly planted as a specimen in medium to large sized gardens, grown as a back drop for smaller plants, used in avenue plantings, or planted to provide shade around the barbecue and other outdoor living areas.
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