Silk tree
Details
Broadly spreading, deciduous. Often flat topped,late into leaf. Dark pink flowers on top of the leaves in January. The small leaflets of the compound leaves quickly disintegrate after leaf fall. Drought & heat tolerant.
Common name
Silk tree, Persian silk tree, pink silk tree
Botanical name
Albizia julibrissin rosea
Height (m)
10
Diameter
12.00
Forest layer
low-tree
Seeds / nuts / tubers
Nitrogen fixer
Drought tolerance
Date
July 02, 2012
Propagation method
Sow pot / tray
Shade / Sun
Full sun
Soil type
Most
Flowers
Pink