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Silk Tree

Albizia Julibrissin

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Overview

The Silk Tree, Albizia julibrissin, is prized for its delicate, feathery leaves and showy pink, puffball-like flowers. This deciduous tree grows swiftly to a height of 20-35 feet with a spread of 15-25 feet, creating a broad, umbrella-shaped canopy. Ideal for U.S. zones 6-9, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Its quick growth and unique texture add a tropical flair to temperate landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 7–11Type TreeClimate Subtropical
Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin) — Each pinnate flower cluster spans roughly 5 to 6 inches across; throughout the summer months, visitors will be enchanted by

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–11

Shape & size

Mature height
20–40 Ft.
Mature width
20–50 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Leguminosae
Climate
Subtropical

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Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin) — This deciduous tree grows swiftly to a height of 20-35 feet with a spread of 15-25 feet; measuring 10 to 20, image 178
Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin) — Each pinnate flower cluster spans roughly 5 to 6 inches across
Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin) — making it an attractive and low-maintenance option for gardeners seeking immediate impact; an adaptation referred, image 128
Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin) — zones 6-9, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin) — measuring 10 to 20 inches long; which can spread as wide as 20 to 35 feet when mature, image 165
Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin) — this deciduous tree often graces landscapes with its broad
Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin) — pink flowers in the garden; is a captivating ornamental species known for its lush
Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin) — this deciduous tree often graces landscapes with its broad; this deciduous tree grows swiftly to a height of 20-35 feet with
Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin) — gracefully close during the nighttime or when it rains; each pinnate flower cluster spans roughly 5 to 6 inches, image 166
Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin) — each composed of hundreds of tiny leaflets; feathery leaves and showy pink, image 54
Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin) — each composed of hundreds of tiny leaflets; feathery leaves and showy pink
Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin) — which can spread as wide as 20 to 35 feet when mature; the tree typically reaches a moderate height of 15 to 25, image 162
Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin) — It demands well-drained soil conditions but can adapt modestly to various soil types; tree with pink blooms, image 60
Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin) — pink flowers in the garden
Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin) — feathery foliage and strikingly fluffy pink blossoms; the Silk Tree is relatively drought-tolerant once established and has a
Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin) — an adaptation referred to as nyctinasty; tree for full or half
Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin) — an adaptation referred to as nyctinasty; tree for full or half, image 123
Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin) — this deciduous tree often graces landscapes with its broad; this deciduous tree grows swiftly to a height of, image 161
Albizia Julibrissin
Albizia Julibrissin
Albizia Julibrissin
Albizia Julibrissin
Albizia Julibrissin
Albizia Julibrissin
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