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| Identification |
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Genus
Albizia
Species
julibrissin
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
silk tree
mimosa
Family
LEGUMINOSAE
Specimen number
S10240
Data source
CrscntBlm;Frgnt p321
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
20'
Overall spread
12' - 20'
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 06a-09b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
15 gallon
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Albizia julibrissin has strong perfume scented flowers. Silk tree (also known as mimosa) can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10� Fahrenheit. This plant does best in full sun. It prefers moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
numerous seedlings
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
very fragrant
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Strong
Fragrance category
Perfume
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Albizia julibrissin is a native plant in the natural environment.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Albizia julibrissin is deciduous in nature. The blossoms are typically of a pink color, with an accent in yellow.
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