This deciduous tree is extremely fast growing with cane-like trunks and spreading branches that form a wide flatish-round canopy. It has large mid-green fern-like divided leaves and the pinkish pom-pom like flowers appear in a raceme in early summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Albizia julibrissin is naturally found from Iran to central China growing in moist well drained sandy to light clay solis that are not rich in humus and tolerates high pH or saline soils. It prefers an open to exposed sunny position and tolerates light frost, drought and pollution.

The Silk Tree is grown for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is planted in small gardens along borders as a specimen for a tropical effect or used as a shade tree in n parks. It establishing in 2 to 3 years and is smaller under cultivation commonly attaining a height of 4m (12ft). It is suitable for coastal and inland regions and when young it can be grown in tubs or planter boxes. ID 571

Albizia (ăl-BIZ-ee-a)  julibrissin (yoo-lee-BRIS-sin)

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)