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hayleyaj

Always loved to potter in the garden but only really in the last couple of years, have I embraced it by redesigning our space and growing from seed

Plant Name Albizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'

 

Silk Tree 'Summer Chocolate'

  • Season Icon Late WinterLate Winter 2017
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Albizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'

  • Season Icon Late WinterLate Winter 2017
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hayleyaj

Oh my! This is a tree I need in our garden! Grows up to 20ft but less in a container. I love it's tropical look as it's a canopy forming tree so will work well with the palms etc we have as youngsters. RHS awarded it an AGM for great performance, because of its versatility. The chocolate colour against green will be amazing!! πŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒβ€οΈβ€οΈ

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clipperty

Hayley this could be my all time favourite tree. I have one in a pot but a friend who opens for the #ngs has a gorgeous one planted in the ground and it's just so beautiful. There is also a massive one near where I live, it's the most beautiful site when in flower. They grow readily in France, which is where I first came across it many moons ago. Buy one - you won't regret it ☺️ xx

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jeatacake

@clipperty if they are hardy in most of the UK, then I want one of these too! 😍

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pelly

Wow, that is stunning Hayley. I wish my garden was big enough. @hayleyaj .πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ˜₯

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hayleyaj

Yes hardy down to -5!! @jeatacake That's why mine will go in a pot @pelly !! It's a stunner isn't it @clipperty you can buy 2 babies for Β£20 from Van Meuwen!! β€οΈβ€οΈπŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒ

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jeatacake

Thanks Hayley! You've definitely inspired me into getting one, even if it has to go in a pot 😊

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clipperty

@jeatacake Jeff - yep buy buy buy πŸ€‘

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jeatacake

Lol @clipperty πŸ˜€ I might just go for it! πŸ˜†

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pauline33

Oh that looks fabulous Hayley I'll just pop it on my wish list thank you 😘

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SylviaDavies

It's beautiful and as you say a lovely contrast! Tempted myself now! Thanks for sharing!

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daisy-jane

I need this in my garden that foliage is just stunning 😍😍😍

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susanhumphrey333

Oh dear. Something else to tempt me. On my wish list 😊

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