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Albizia julibrissin, Silk Tree

Albizia julibrissin

Silk Tree
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Mimosoideae
Origin: Asia
USDA Zone: 6-9?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapBig tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

This tree has attractive fragrant pom-pom- like flowers, and interesting fern-like foliage. In gardens this fast growing tree grows to 20-30 ft. It has a single trunk with smooth, gray bark. Each bi-pinnate leaf is made up of hundreds of tiny leaflets coated in white hairs, giving the foliage a silvery cast. In late winter or spring, the domed crown is decked in sprays of small, globular, off-white to baby-pink flower heads. Prefers a rich, light, well drained soil. The flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds.


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Albizia julibrissin, Silk Tree
Albizia julibrissin, Silk Tree
Albizia julibrissin, Silk Tree
Albizia julibrissin, Silk Tree


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