Shidare

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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Shidare albizia (silk) trees for sale

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

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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