Albizia julibrissin

Albizia julibrissin growing legume tree of the genus Albizia also known as Persian silk tree, Albizia julibrissin perennial deciduous used as ornamental plant, attract pollinator, fixing nitrogen, drought tolerant and as bonsai, can grow in subtropics, mediterranean, desert, temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 6-11.

Leaves color green in leaves small 1-2mm and grow in pinnate that organize in bi-pinnate.

Albizia julibrissin flower

Flower fragrant color pink-white the stamens like needle connect together like brush.

Albizia julibrissin for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy

Requirements for Albizia julibrissin growing and care:
Nothing special

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed

Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No

Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive

Planting season:
Spring

Pests and diseases:
Wilts

Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter

How to prune:
Just for design

Size of the plant:
4-12 m, 12-36 feet

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing

Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade

Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season?
Spring / Summer

General information about the flower:
Fragrant flower like brush color pink with white the stamens like needle

Scientific name:

Albizia julibrissin