SCIENTIFIC NAME: Albizia julibrissin 'NCAJ1' PP 25,813

COMMON NAME: Chocolate Fountain® Albizia

GARDEN SIZE: 15 to 20 feet tall x 12 to 15 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 6 to 10

EXPOSURE: Full sun

WATER & SOIL: Water regularly until established; drought-tolerant once established

HABIT (FORM): Weeping

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; dark purple, fern-like leaves

FLOWERS: Showy pink, fragrant flowers; blooms in summer

PLANT ORIGIN: Asia

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a food source for local insects and wildlife.

FERTILIZING: May apply organic compost in the spring.

PRUNING: No pruning is necessary. If shaping is desired, may be trimmed during dormancy.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally considered mildly toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.

USES: Specimen, Shade