Persian Silk Tree "Summer Chocolate"
Albizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'
Persian silk tree is a shrub or small tree 2-5 m tall with a spreading domed crown with stunning chocolate-burgundy foliage. Albizia leaves appear greenish-yellow and quickly turn maroon-black. The buds are green. Blooms profusely only in fully located areas.
Relatively fast growing. This plant is best grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Full sun lover. Drought tolerant. Frost-hardy.