Overview

Albizia julibrissin 'Evy's Purple' is a bushy trees in the genus Albizia, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Albizia julibrissin 'Evy's Purple' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal and mediterranean climate plants.

About

Albizia julibrissin, the Persian silk tree, pink silk tree, or mimosa tree, is a species of tree in the Fabaceae family, native to southwestern and eastern Asia.

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About the genus

Albizia is a genus of more than 160 species of mostly fast-growing subtropical and tropical trees and shrubs in the subfamily Mimosoideae of the family Fabaceae. The genus is pantropical, occurring in Asia, Africa, Madagascar, America and Australia, but mostly in the Old World tropics. In some locations, some species are considered weeds.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Albizia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam, Sand, Chalk

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Albizia julibrissin 'Evy's Purple' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Trees

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Mediterranean climate plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Albizia julibrissin 'Evy's Purple'

Propagation

Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Verticillium wilt, Honey fungus

Frequently asked questions