Tree comparisons

	Albizia tree Ombrella	Rowan Leonard Messel
	One of the best Albizias for cooler climates. Candy floss pink flowers in July and August, and bright green feathery leaves.	A good all-round small rowan tree, with good autumn colours and cascades of pink fruitlets.
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Growing

	Albizia tree Ombrella	Rowan Leonard Messel
Gardening skill	Average	Beginner
Awards		RHS AGM (current)
Attractive features	Attractive flowers Attractive tree / plant Attractive foliage	Attractive fruit Autumn foliage colour
Growth habit	Spreading / Flat-topped	Upright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years	2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft	3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
Sunlight	Prefers full sun
Pruning	Prune after flowering	Do not prune
Growth rate	Average
Site conditions	Sheltered site Free-draining site Occasional flooding	Occasional flooding Coastal site
Wildlife		Attractive to birds