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Persian silk tree

Persian silk tree

Albizia julibrissin

tree☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 7a – Zone 11b

A deciduous tree with delicate, fern-like foliage and showy pink flowers that fold at night. Extremely fast-growing and drought-tolerant once established, making it ideal for hot, dry climates.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
20–20′ tall × 25–50′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate

Flood Tolerance

low
Zone 7aZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7a to Zone 11b

pH Range

4.87.3
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.8 to 7.3

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Sub-canopy

Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Western Asia

Function & Care

biomass/mulchdynamic accumulatornitrogen fixerpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Nitrogen Fixer · Moderate

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Propagation
seed, cutting, sucker

Companion Planting

Plants well with