Albizia julibrissin – Persian Silk Tree

Description

Albizia julibrissin – Persian Silk Tree

DESCRIPTION: 

HEIGHT: 5.0m

WIDTH: 4.0m

*height & width at maturity

FORM: Spreading crown

FOLIAGE: Fine and feathery mid green foliage. Leaves fold up at night and during wet weather

FLOWERS and FRUIT: Pink pom pom like flowers appear on top of branches in summer.

BARK:

GROWTH RATE: Fast

LANDSCAPE USES: Feature, specimen, light shade

TOLERANCES: Prefers a full sun to partly shaded position. Tolerant to wind and coastal conditions and some frost. Tolerant to any well drained soils.

TREE CARE: Will produce best show if mulched and well watered throughout summer. Feed once a year in spring or summer.