Albizia julibrissin 'Rosea'
Persian Silk Tree



















Silky, pink, fragrant summer flowers with ferny leaves on wide-spreading branches. Does not leaf out until very late in spring. Great shade tree that 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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Family: Fabaceae, legume, pea, or bean family, a family of flowering trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. Learn more about Fabaceae.
Genus: Albizia, albizia (Latinised), named after the Italian nobleman Filippo degli Albizzi (18th century) who introduced Albizia julibrissin to Europe in the mid-18th century. Commonly known as silk plant or silk tree, a genus of trees and shrubs. Learn more about Albizia.
Species: Albizia julibrissin, julibrissin, derived from the Persian phrase gul-i abrisham (silk flower, from gul [flower] and abrisham [silk]), in reference to this species' flower stamens consisting of elongated and silky strands. Learn more about Albizia julibrissin.
Cultivar: Albizia julibrissin 'Rosea'
Synonyms: Albizia julibrissin f. rosea, Albizia julibrissin var. rosea
Common Name: Persian Silk Tree
Other Common Name(s): Pink Silk Tree