Persian Silk Tree
Common Name: Persian Silk Tree
Other Name: Mimosa
Species Name: Albizia julibrissin Durazzini
Family Name: Fabaceae
Plant Type: Trees
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Asia |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Distribution in Oklahoma | Scattered Throughout |
| Sun Preference | Somewhat shade intolerant |
| Susceptibility | Fusarium Wilt |
ID Characteristics
- Field Identification Characteristics
Escaped non-native ornamental now naturalized
- Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 8-inch diameter, 30-foot height
- Leaves: Decidious Broadleaf
- Leaf Type: Bipinnately Compound
- Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
- Leaf Shape: Fern-like or feathery
- Stipules: Yes
- Floral Characteristics
- Petals: Fragrant pompom-like clusters of silky threads
- Flower Color: Pink
- Flower Timing: Continuous through summer
- Fruit Type: Oblong pod encapsulating bean-like seeds
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Clearings, wooded margins, along roads |
| Soil Type | Varies |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 6 to 8 |
| Successional Stage | Early to mid |