Gardening Questions What is this beautiful tree called?

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What is this beautiful tree called?

Asked by Maxgarden on 14 Dec, 2007

I came across this tree a few years ago while on holiday in The Greek Islands. I've also found one growing in Normandy. But can anyone tell me what it's called? Height of this one is around twelve feet.

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dicornus

Dicornus

14 Dec, 2007

 

I think it's an Albizzia Julibrissin. If it is then they are now grown successfully here in Essex!

AndrewR

Andrewr

14 Dec, 2007

 

I agree it looks like an albizia. A. julibrissin should grow in milder parts of the UK and eventually reach twenty feet

maple

Maple

17 Dec, 2007

 

Common names - Mimosa tree or Silk tree

Horner

Horner

20 Dec, 2007

 

They also grow in the Southern United States. I remember their incredibly sweet scent as a child.

What the British call Bucks Fizz we call a Mimosa...orange juice and champagne.

I wonder whether they can grow in the UK.

hoya105

Hoya105

20 Dec, 2007

 

I have one in my garden (Devon) and it is growing well - about 8 ft but no flowers yet - roll on spring!

Tanja

Tanja

22 Dec, 2007

 

Hi, it is certainly Albizia julibrissin or Silk tree, it flowers during the summer time. With pruning, the crown can have beautiful umbrella form. It is very nice specimen deciduous tree.

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