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Albizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'(Silk Tree, Paraserianthes) Delicate, finely cut, bronze purple foliage is accompanied by magnificent feathery purple and cream blooms throughout the summer months. Albizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate' is great for gardens large or small and makes a stunning tree or a handsome wall shrub. This lovely Silk Tree is hardy to -5°C (23°F), and can be planted in sheltered borders outdoors, or grown in a large patio container for a beautiful feature in your conservatory. Height and spread: 6m (19'). Supplied in 8cm pots.Useful links: More info |
Robinia (Standard)Robinia pseudoacacia 'Umbraculifera' (False Acacia, Black Locust) Specially selected for its 'mop head' growth habit, this cultivar forms a ball of lush foliage on a clear stem. Pendants of fragrant white flowers followed by black seedpods adorn this attractive tree in summer. This hardy deciduous specimen is ideal for borders and large patio containers, and will even survive in poor, dry soils. Particularly effective when planted as an avenue along driveways or grown as a garden screen. Height supplied: 60cm (24"). Pot grown plant supplied.Useful links: More info |
Sharon FruitDiospyros (Persimmon) The Persimmon tree produces orange coloured Sharon fruit in late autumn which are best harvested after the first frosts have softened the very sweet, tomato sized fruit. This attractive tree is also grown for its excellent autumn foliage which turns to shades of orange, red and purple. Height: 8m (26') Spread: 5m (16'). Supplied in 11cm pot.Useful links: More info |
Cornus kousa(Kousa Dogwood, Szechuan Strawberry) This magnificent flowering dogwood makes a sensational specimen tree with plenty of interest throughout the growing season. In early summer, the small green flowers emerge, surrounded by dazzling, starry white flowers bracts in a breathtaking display. As autumn approaches the flowers are replaced by fascinating strawberry–like fruits on mature trees. Although edible, the fruits of Cornus kousa look better than they taste, so they are best left on the branches. In a final show stopping display, the bright green foliage turns to a vibrant shade of crimson-purple that is at its best when Cornus kousa is grown on fertile soil, neutral to acid soil. Supplied in a 9cm pot. Height and spread: 5m (16').Useful links: More info |