Large-leaved albizia | Grootblaarvalsdoring | Albizia versicolor trees for sale

Large-leaved False-thorn is a most beautiful tree. It is drought resistant but unfortunately frost sensitive. Albizia versicolor has a large and really beautiful twice pinnate leave. It is deciduous in colder areas. The tree exhibits striking creamy white globose flowers. Large-leaved False-thorn has a non-aggressive root system, and as indicated by its name, has no thorns (false-thorn). It is an ideal tree for providing summer shade in the larger garden. If you have a small garden, plant this tree in a large container. It does excellently in a container and responds well to pruning. Albizia versicolor is an undiscovered jewel and comes highly recommended.

Value to honeybees: Nectar, N0-2;  Pollen, P2?;  Flowering months 7-12, (10-11).   (See  blog-post "The bee-value of South Africa's trees" for an explanation of codes)