Detail
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Albizzia julibrissin
Persian Silk Tree
Notes

Uses: Tough, fast growing tree with fluffy clusters of small flowers with long pink stamens appearing late summer to autumn.
Flowers are not as prevalent in cooler climates.
Good tree for driveways and avenues as well as a feature tree in small gardens.
Can tolerate moderately saline soils

  • Canopy Shape canopy-vase_d Vase
  • Height 4-5m
  • Spread 3-4m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Fabaceae
  • Botanical Name Albizzia julibrissin
  • Common Name Persian Silk Tree
  • Origin Asia
  • Habit Erect, spreading
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour Pink
  • Flowering Time Summer
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Clusters
  • Purpose Ornamental, Shade, Winter sun
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Deciduous
  • Seasonal Colour Autumn
  • Trunk Smooth
  • Form Small Tree (Up to 7m)