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ALBIZIA JULIBRISSIN SILK TREE in new zealand

ALBIZIA JULIBRISSIN - SILK TREE

Elegant and graceful, the Albizia makes a beautiful shade tree or specimen in a street or park. It develops a natural umbrella shape and its soft foliage provides a canopy of dappled light. Leaves close slowly at night and give a fine fern-like appearance. Silk trees are incredibly decorative in summer when hundreds of pink powder-puff flowers line the branches, creating a parasol effect. They also have an appealing fragrance and are a good nectar source for birds and bees. Bark is a light brown to grey colour. Seed pods are light brown in colour.
 
Applications
Specimen tree
Shade tree
Street or park tree    

Beyond the norm
Width and height of canopy can be contained to suit the position planted. Trim lateral branches regularly to form required shape, height and canopy width as required.

Clipped height
3-5m

15 year height
5m

Mature height
8m

Soil conditions
Drought-tolerant, wide range of soils. Will not tolerate wet, heavy soils.
 
Wind
Limited tolerance

Frost
Tolerant

Light
Full sunlight    

Tree Shape
Umbrella

Seasonal
Deciduous

Autumn colour
Yellow

Flower
White and pink flowers

Fruit
Flat seed pods

Origin
West Asia

Available Grades
45lt

The Icon Trees nursery covers 50 acres. So that we can attend to your requirements it is important to visit by appointment only; we may not be able to give you access to the nursery without prior arrangement.

 

Our usual opening hours are 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. 

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If you are unable to visit the nursery we can assist by selecting the right trees for your project. We can also support your purchasing decisions by providing photos of our trees. Purchases can be made using direct credit, VISA or Mastercard, or trade accounts.

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99 Clevedon-Takanini Road

Ardmore

Auckland

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sales@icontrees.co.nz

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0800 BIG TREES

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