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Albizia julibrissin
North of Cruess Hall
The silk tree is a medium-sized tree with a spreading canopy. Has feathery yellowish green leaves and salmon-pink flowers.
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Botanical Name:
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Albizia julibrissin
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Common Name:
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silk tree
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Location:
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North of Cruess Hall
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Family:
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Fabaceae
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Sunset Zones:
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4-23, H1, H2
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Native Range:
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Eastern Asia
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Habitat:
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Drought tolerant, but prefers some water.
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General Habit:
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Deciduous tree, grows to 40 ft. tall. Branching habit is open and airy, with foliage that is feathery and fern-like.
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Notes:
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Delicate, salmon-pink, puff ball flowers appear in summer.
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