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Albizia julibrissin Ombrella™

Scientific Name: Albizia julibrissin 'Boubri'

Also Known As

  • Albizia julibrissin 'Boubri' OMBRELLA®
  • Albizia julibrissin 'Ombrella'™
  • Ombrella™ Mimosa
  • Ombrella™ Silk Tree

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 30'-40'
  • W: 20'-30'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Albizia julibrissin Ombrella™ plant details

Albizia julibrissin Ombrella™ is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer magenta and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, pollution tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Albizia julibrissin Ombrella™

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in summer
Uses: floriferous, shade tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Albizia julibrissin Ombrella™

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat, pollution and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Albizia julibrissin Ombrella™ plant

How to Grow Albizia julibrissin Ombrella™

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • pollution tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • magenta
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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aka Mimosa, Silk Tree

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 20'-20'

Width: 15'-15'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Albizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate' PP13822 flower, foliage by A Tidewater Gardener
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aka Mimosa, Persian Silk Tree, Pink Siris, Silk Tree

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

6a-12

Size

Height: 20'-40'

Width: 20'-40'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Albizia julibrissin flower, foliage by Carl E Lewis
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Scientific Name: Albizia julibrissin 'Nurcar 10'

aka Merlot Majik™ Mimosa Tree, Merlot Majik™ Silk Tree

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

6b-10b

Size

Height: 15'-20'

Width: 20'-30'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Albizia julibrissin Merlot Majik™ PP21990 foliage by Forestfarm
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Scientific Name: Albizia julibrissin 'NCAJ1'

aka Albizia julibrissin 'Chocolate Fountain', Albizia julibrissin Chocolate Fountain ™, Chocolate Fountain® Albizia

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 15'-20'

Width: 12'-15'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Albizia julibrissin Chocolate Fountain® PP25813 foliage by Avant Gardens
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aka Fan Silk Mimosa

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

7a-11

Size

Height: 30'-40'

Width: 40'-50'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Albizia julibrissin 'Fan Silk' flower by Forestfarm
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