Silk Tree
Common Name: Silk Tree
Species Name: Albizia julibrissin
Family Name: Fabaceae
Examples of Silk Tree Albizia julibrissin
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Iran |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Vascular wilt disease (fusarium), leaf spot, rust and webworms |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 40-foot height
- Leaves: Alternate, bipinnately compound, 20 inches long, 10-25 pinnae each with 40-60 leaflets
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Well-drained, adapted to most soil conditions |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 6º |
| Notes | Thrives in poor, dry soil of virtually any pH; produces an abundance of litter; weedy, reseeds readily; fast growth rate |