Summer Chocolate Mimosa Tree

Albizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'

Pronunciation: al-BIZ-ee-uh ju-lee-BRI-sin
SKU #00199
7-10

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This fast growing, deciduous tree has a wide, umbrella shaped canopy with beautiful bronze-green, fern-like leaves appearing in late spring. The foliage deepens to a rich chocolate-burgundy color in summer, and is adorned by delicate, pink, pincushion-like blooms in late summer. Thrives in warm, tropical and subtropical climates.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established water during dry spells.
SIZE: Fast growing; reaches 20 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10

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Bloom TimeLate summer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitVase-Shaped
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseContainer, Poolside
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorBurgundy
Companion PlantsCalifornia Lilac (Ceanothus); False Cypress (Chamaecyparis); Rose (Rosa); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Coneflower (Echinacea)
Care InstructionsGrows easily in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established in the landscape, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate, periodic drought, particularly in coastal regions. In containers, continue to water regularly. Feed in early spring.
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Bloom TimeLate summer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitVase-Shaped
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseContainer, Poolside
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorBurgundy
Companion PlantsCalifornia Lilac (Ceanothus); False Cypress (Chamaecyparis); Rose (Rosa); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Coneflower (Echinacea)
Care
Care InstructionsGrows easily in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established in the landscape, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate, periodic drought, particularly in coastal regions. In containers, continue to water regularly. Feed in early spring.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.