Another tree identification please

[TimOwen]

We saw this growing on a canal bank in Brittany - very pretty and about 10 feet tall. Haven't a clue what it is but would love one for the garden. Looks like it might be related to the awful "Tree of heaven" or maybe some sort of Sumac?? Picture attached

 

 

 

Any help much appreciated

[spandit]

Royal poinciana?

[Graham]

As above.

Delonix regia

[spandit]

I have some seeds if you're interested

[Wullie]

Albizia julibrissin (silk tree)

 

Unless you stay in the south of England not very hardy.

[Graham]

Albizia julibrissin (silk tree)

 

Unless you stay in the south of England not very hardy.

 

Think this one's correct.

[TimOwen]

Albizia julibrissin Rosea it is - thanks very much everyone

 

And thanks, Spandit, for the offer of seed but I think I'm going to buy a plant (lack of patience)

[spandit]

No problem. Picked them up in the Dominican Republic, might try to germinate them myself

[TimOwen]

Spandit; as you're in "deepest, darkest East Sussex" and so am I - any idea for a good place to get one nearby, or am I better going on-line?

 

Tim

[spandit]

I don't know if English Woodlands carry them (I doubt it). If you want the seeds just let me know - I've got about 50, I think