Albizia julibrissin (Silk Tree)
Albizia julibrissin (Silk Tree) fluffy pink flower clusters nestled among delicate fern-like green foliage branches
Botanical name: Albizia julibrissin
Common name: Silk Tree
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Mimosoideae
Origin: Asia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 6-9
Plant form: Large or medium tree
Mature height: 20 ft or more
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsThis 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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