TREES

Plant Name:

ALBIZIA JULIBRISSIN

Description:

 

These trees have twice-divided, finely textured foliage and powder puff flowers that are attractive to birds. It grows rapidly up to 40ft. with a canopy spreading to as much as twice the tree's height. It can be headed to make a 10 - 20ft tall umbrella. Ferny, pale yellowish green leaves are light sensitive and fold at night. Fluffy pink flowers like pincushions bloom in summer.

SYNOPSIS
Mature Size / Spread / Form   15-20m / Spreading crown
Foliage Color Rich green / Pink
Growth Rate Fast
Sunlight tolerance High
Wind tolerance Medium
Salinity tolerance Medium
Drought tolerance Medium
Family name LEGUMINOSAE (sub. MIMOSOIDEAE)