Fast-growing, Albizia julibrissin (Silk Tree) is a medium-sized, deciduous tree of vase-shaped habit with a broad, spreading canopy of fern-like, bipinnate, rich green leaves, 20 in. long (50 cm). Sensitive, the leaflets fold when touched and at night. Fluffy, pink powder puff flowerheads with prominent stamens open in early summer and cover the tree. Fragrant, the blossoms are attractive to bees and butterflies. They are followed by flat bean-like seed pods, 7 in. long (17 cm), which persist into winter. A colorful and exotic-looking landscape tree that is most attractive as a multi-stemmed tree.
Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Leguminosae |
Genus | Albizia |
Common names | Mimosa, Silk Tree |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
Height |
20' - 40' (6.1m - 12.2m) |
Spread |
20' - 50' (6.1m - 15.2m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Leguminosae |
Genus | Albizia |
Common names | Mimosa, Silk Tree |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
Height |
20' - 40' (6.1m - 12.2m) |
Spread |
20' - 50' (6.1m - 15.2m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Albizia julibrissin (Silk Tree) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Albizia julibrissin (Silk Tree) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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