Photo Credit: SelecTree. "Albizia julibrissin Tree Record." 1995-2020. May 26, 2020. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/albizia-julibrissin >
Gratis Garden Trees
Albizia julibrissin (Silk Tree) 20'-40'-high x 20'-80'-wide (round to umbrella to vase shaped canopy) more or less briefly winter deciduous light green, bronze, or gold leaves rose to pale-pink flowers brown pods (Summer-Winter) origin: Asia subtropical/temperate border (not invasive) medium-low water use clay to loamy to sandy soil with average drainage no soil amendment (per pH 4.0–10.0) litter maintenance: medium/flowers, dry fruit low flammability medium-low branch strength pruning maintenance: medium (mostly per thinning) allergenicity: medium-high plant at least 3 feet from masonry local Sunset Zones 18-23
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