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.


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