Albizia julibrissin 'Evy's Pride'

The Chocolate Tree, Perisan Silk Tree, Pink Silk Tree

Hardy Tree

£149.99

Deep purple mimosa-like foliage

Prolific fluffy pink-purplish flowers

An exotic shrub for small spaces and planters

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A very beautiful, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub or small tree with unusual flowers and foliage which is perfect for adding an exotic feature to small gardens and large patio containers. Albizia julibrissin 'Evy's Pride' develops a spreading, umbrella-like habit and feathery, mimosa-like leaves that emerge a green-bronze colour before deepening to dark chocolate-purple. From July to September, it is smothered in fragrant flowers looking like fluffy clusters of pink to purplish silk threads. ‘Evey’s Pride’ is more floriferous and hardier than older varieties, tolerating temperatures down to -8C. Grow as a free-standing specimen or trained against a sheltered, sunny wall. In small spaces, its height can easily be managed by considerate pruning. Height and spread: 4–8 m (13-26ft).

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

Plant Size Height Up to 4m (13ft)
Spread Up to 4m (13ft)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Tree

Ideal For patioconservatoryexotic gardenspecimen plant

Position In full sun

Flowering Months

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1 x 12 Litre Potted Plant (90cm Stem) (KF3068)

Plant albizia in a sheltered position in any well drained soil in full sun. 'Evy's Pride' will tolerate temperatures down to -8C.

Prune silk trees in winter or early spring, reducing the stems to fit the available space, and removing any damaged, crossing or wayward branches entirely. Albizia may be successfully wall trained. During the first few years prune to achieve a permanent framework of stems. Thereafter the stems of wall trained albizia can be reduced annually to within 4 buds from the permanent framework.

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