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Albizia julibrissin 'Cyrano' (Silk tree 'Cyrano')
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4m
Max height
Max height
3m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Albizia julibrissin 'Cyrano'
Other names
Silk tree 'Cyrano', Bastard tamarind 'Cyrano', Nemu tree 'Cyrano', Acacia julibrissin 'Cyrano'
Genus
Albizia Albizia
Variety or Cultivar
'Cyrano' _ 'Cyrano' is a compact, spreading, deciduous tree with bi-pinnate, dark green leaves divided into tiny, sickle-shaped leaflets and fluffy, fragrant, spherical, reddish- pink flower heads in summer.
Albizia julibrissin 'Cyrano' is: Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Spreading
Toxicity
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Flower
Reddish pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Caterpillars , Glasshouse red spider mite , Whitefly Caterpillars , Glasshouse red spider mite , Whitefly
Verticillium wilt Verticillium wilt
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or, if wall-trained, group 13. Does not respond well to hard pruning.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Albizia julibrissin 'Cyrano' (Silk tree 'Cyrano') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises, Mediterranean, Conservatory, Coastal, City
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Saplings typically take three years to flower. Fluctuations of cold and warm weather can damage top-growth.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Albizia julibrissin 'Cyrano'
Other names
Silk tree 'Cyrano', Bastard tamarind 'Cyrano', Nemu tree 'Cyrano', Acacia julibrissin 'Cyrano'
Genus
Albizia Albizia
Variety or Cultivar
'Cyrano' _ 'Cyrano' is a compact, spreading, deciduous tree with bi-pinnate, dark green leaves divided into tiny, sickle-shaped leaflets and fluffy, fragrant, spherical, reddish- pink flower heads in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Spreading
Toxicity
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
Reddish pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Caterpillars , Glasshouse red spider mite , Whitefly
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or, if wall-trained, group 13. Does not respond well to hard pruning.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Albizia julibrissin 'Cyrano' (Silk tree 'Cyrano') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises, Mediterranean, Conservatory, Coastal, City
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Saplings typically take three years to flower. Fluctuations of cold and warm weather can damage top-growth.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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