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Albizia julibrissin f.rosea
Small deciduous, extremely ornamental, nitrogen-fixing tree growing 5 – 7m tall with a broad crown of level or arching branches. Fragrant, pink pin-cushion flowers look like silky threads, are produced in abundance in mid summer and are attractive to bees and butterflies.
The young leaves and flowers have an aromatic flavour and can be cooked and eaten as a vegetable. Dried leaves may be used as a tea substitute. The flowers and bark have a huge range of medicinal uses. Wood is dense and strong and good for furniture or firewood. Seeds can be used as fodder for livestock.
Suitable for most soil types but must be well drained. Drought tolerant. Frost hardy. Excellent tree for dappled shade. Tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.
Size: deep 11cm pot 20/30cm. Certified Organic Plant
Freight: full list of freight and packing charges
Photos: Kahikatea Farm
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
