Albizia julibrissin, also known as silk tree or mimosa, is a medium-sized tree relative to the Acacia species that can reach 40 ft (12 m) high. However, it is generally smaller, and grows up to 15-30 ft. (4.5 - 6 m). Silk tree is well-known for its pale pink to red-pink showy flowers. It also has an interesting finely divided foliage.
The silk tree is an ornemental tree, that can withstand occasional droughts, and fairly hard frosts around 0°F (about -17°C to -20°C). So it can be grown in USDA zones 6b and warmer.
The silk tree has decidious pinnate leaves, which are finely divided.
The silk tree bears puffy pink scented flowers in summer, which are arranged in panicles. Their color vary from pale-pink to red-pink, depending on the variety.
Albizia julibrissin requiert les expositions suivantes : lumière,soleil The silk tree prefers a fertile and well-drained ground. This tree will withstand occasional droughts.
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Category - tree
Dimensions
Height 12.00 m
Width 6.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -20.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -17.0 °C
Exposure - light, full sun
Leaves - decidious
Flowers - Fragrant flowersColor(s) : pink, red
Propagation - cutting, grafting, layering, seeds This tree can be easily propagated by seeds. However, varieties are propagated by cuttings or graftings, or air layering techniques.There are ten to a dozen seeds in each fruit, which is actually a pod.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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