What is this beautiful tree called?
By Maxgarden
United Kingdom 
I came across this tree a few years ago while on holiday in The Greek Islands. I've also found one growing in Normandy. But can anyone tell me what it's called? Height of this one is around twelve feet.
14 Dec, 2007
Answers
I agree it looks like an albizia. A. julibrissin should grow in milder parts of the UK and eventually reach twenty feet
14 Dec, 2007
Common names - Mimosa tree or Silk tree
17 Dec, 2007
They also grow in the Southern United States. I remember their incredibly sweet scent as a child.
What the British call Bucks Fizz we call a Mimosa...orange juice and champagne.
I wonder whether they can grow in the UK.
20 Dec, 2007
I have one in my garden (Devon) and it is growing well - about 8 ft but no flowers yet - roll on spring!
20 Dec, 2007
Hi, it is certainly Albizia julibrissin or Silk tree, it flowers during the summer time. With pruning, the crown can have beautiful umbrella form. It is very nice specimen deciduous tree.
22 Dec, 2007
I think it's an Albizzia Julibrissin. If it is then they are now grown successfully here in Essex!
14 Dec, 2007