Albizia julibrissin
Persian Silk Tree, Pink Silk Tree










Deep-pink, silky, fragrant summer flowers with ferny leaves on wide-spreading branches. Does not leaf out until very late in spring. Makes a great shade tree. Tolerates heat and drought. Best flowering occurs in full-sun. Has weak limbs that can be damaged by strong winds, snow, and ice. Seeds and seedpods are severely toxic to humans and animals. Easy to transplant.
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Botanical Name: Albizia julibrissin
Common Name: Persian Silk Tree, Pink Silk Tree
Description: Deep-pink, silky, fragrant summer flowers with ferny leaves on wide-spreading branches. Does not leaf out until very late in spring. Makes a great shade tree. Tolerates heat and drought. Best flowering occurs in full-sun. Has weak limbs that can be damaged by strong winds, snow, and ice. Seeds and seedpods are severely toxic to humans and animals. Easy to transplant.
Height: 5m
Width: 4m
Uses: Shade, Attracts bees
Tolerates: Drought
Soil Type: Dry soils, Clay soils, Sandy soils
Sun and Shade: Full sun, Part shade
Winter Foliage: Deciduous
Origin: Exotic
Types: Toxic to animals
Foliage:
Summer: Green
Autumn: Green
Winter: None
Spring: Green
Flowers:
Summer: Red, Pink
Autumn: None
Winter: None
Spring: None