Albizia julibrissin – Silk Tree

  • Description
A quick growing, smaller, spreading tree. Rich green, ferny leaves. Flowers during summer on top of leaves, open as rounded fluffy brushes of pink. Tolerates hot dry areas once established. Excellent shade tree.
Height x Width 5 x 4
Height Range Medium 5-10m
Growth Rate Fast
Plant Type Tree
Shape / Habit Spreading
Country of Origin Asia, China
Similar to Consider Jacaranda, Gleditsia,
  • Leaf
Leaf Colour Green
Deciduous Leaf Colour Brown
  • Flower
Flower Colour Pink
Fragrant? No
  • Uses
Specimen Yes
Good Shade Tree? Yes
  Note: Growth, height and information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.