Encyclopedia · Fabaceae · Albizia julibrissin
TreeCouncil listed
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
- 01Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 02Albizia julibrissin verified observation photograph — iNaturalist · (c) WATANABE Hitoshi 渡辺仁, some rights reserved (CC BY)

