SCIENTIFIC NAME: Albizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'

COMMON NAME: Summer Chocolate Albizia

GARDEN SIZE: 15 to 20 feet tall x 20 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): Upright growth habit with an arching, umbrella canopy

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; green fern-like leaves that turn rich chocolate burgundy by summer

FLOWERS: Fragrant, pink pincushion 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