Albizia julibrissin ‘Summer Chocolate’

('Summer Chocolate', Mimosa)

Hardiness Zones:

6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b

Quick Overview:

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.

Description
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Description

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to light shade. Best flowering occurs in full sun. Prefers rich, light soils. Tolerates a wide range of soils, however, including poor ones. Tolerates alkaline conditions. Tolerates drought, but best growth occurs with regular watering. Thrives in high summer heat.

Common Name	'Summer Chocolate', Mimosa
Botanical Name	Albizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'
Container/Amount	3 gallon
Evergreen or Deciduous	Deciduous
Hardiness Zone	6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Growth Rate	Average
Light Requirements	Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun
Height	20 ft
Width	15 to 25'
Soil Condition	Well-drained
Water Needs	Average
Blooming Period	Summer
Flower Color	pink and white
Fragrance	Yes
Foliage Color	burgundy
Deer Resistant	No