Shidare

Albizia julibrissin

Shidare is a weeping Albizia, with the characteristic pink powder-puff flowers which appear in late summer.

Please note that our pot-grown Albizia trees are only available for delivery from November - February.

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All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

Sorry we have not produced any trees of this variety this season.

How to grow

Like all Albizias, Shidare is not particularly cold-hardy and needs to be protected from frost. It does best when to be planted in a sheltered area in full sun, in well-drained soil.

It grows with a wide spreading habit, with the long bi-pinnate leaves cascading down attractively.

Shidare characteristics

Gardening skillExperienced
Attractive featuresAttractive flowersAttractive foliage
Growth habitWeeping
Height after 10 years2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
SunlightPrefers full sun
PruningLight prune
Growth rateAverage
Site conditionsSheltered siteOccasional floodingFree-draining site
Flower colourPink
Flowering monthJulyAugust
Leaf colourGreen
Annual cycleDeciduous

This variety description was produced by Orange Pippin staff from first-hand research. Last checked: 2022.

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