Gratis Garden Trees
Albizia julibrissin
(Silk Tree)
up to ~38'-high x ~47'-wide
(oval to 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
(Silk Tree)
up to ~38'-high x ~47'-wide
(oval to 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
SelecTree. UFEI. "Albizia julibrissin Tree Record." 1995-2021. Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo.
Accessed on Jul 23, 2021. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/147 >
Accessed on Jul 23, 2021. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/147 >
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