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Albizia julibrissin - council-listed tree
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Albizia julibrissin

Silk Tree

Albizia · Fabaceae

Silk Tree (Albizia julibrissin) is a exotic tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 8 m high and 8 m spread, with a spreading canopy form. Its noted amenity value is prominent flowers. Its recorded local performance is very reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.

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Classification

Genus
Albizia
Family
Fabaceae
Common name
Silk Tree
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban

Albizia julibrissin belongs to the Albizia genus within the Fabaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience.

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Cultivation

Care sheet.

Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Salt + Wind
Soil
Dry soil; confirm drainage and soil volume for the site
Growth rate
Fast
Mature size
8 m H × 8 m W
Landscape use

Trial

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Further reading

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    Albizia julibrissin verified observation photographiNaturalist · (c) WATANABE Hitoshi 渡辺仁, some rights reserved (CC BY)