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Persian silk tree
Albizia julibrissin
tree☀️ full sun💧 low water
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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Flood Tolerance
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7a to Zone 11bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.8 to 7.3Soil Texture
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
- Maintenance
- Propagation