Silk Tree – Albizia julibrissin
(15 seeds)
$4.15
Beautiful flowers and delicate leaves make this a great bonsai or feature shade tree in the backyard.
Often known as the Mimosa Bonsai, this species has wonderful pom pom shaped pink flowers and delicate fern like leaves that make for an elegant bonsai tree. Although the branches are brittle and difficult to wire, the natural growth form lends itself well to an upright style with weeping characteristics.
Bonsai Location
Indoor or OutdoorBonsai Difficulty
BeginnerBonsai Styles
Semi-cascade, Informal Upright, Slanted TrunkBonsai Size
Medium (25-80cm), Large (80-200cm)Position/Sunlight
Full SunAdditional Features
Attracts Birds, Easy Care PlantsGrowing Information
In the Garden
Named the Silk Tree due to its delicate flowers. The tree is not only very beautiful, due to its fast spreading growth habit, it is also a really practical choice for a shade tree. A tree with a real tropical feel, this species is great as a potted specimen or for shading a back porch.
Propagation
Native to China, this tree can be grown in all areas of Australia except the very far north. Once established it has great drought tolerance, although for deeper leaf colour in summer it is good to keep it well mulched and watered. Plant in full sun and out of very salty soils.
Product Details
| Common Name: | Silk Tree |
| Scientific Name: | Albizia julibrissin |
| Seeds Per Packet: | Approx 15 |
| Climate: | Arid/Semi Arid, Cold Temperate, Subtropical, Warm Temperate |
| Hardiness: | 2 (-10 to -5 °C) |
| Ideal Soil pH: | Any |
| Soil Type: | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Saline, Sand, Silt |
| Position/Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Watering: | Medium |
| Flower Colour: | Pink |
| Bonsai Location: | Indoor or Outdoor |
| Bonsai Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Bonsai Styles: | Semi-cascade, Informal Upright, Slanted Trunk |
| Bonsai Size: | Medium (25-80cm), Large (80-200cm) |
| Tree Full Height: | 5-10m |
| Tree Full Width: | 5-10m |
| Foliage: | Deciduous |
| Foliage Colour: | Green |
| Seasons Of Interest: | Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter |
| Climate: | Arid/Semi Arid, Cold Temperate, Subtropical, Warm Temperate |
| Additional Features: | Attracts Birds, Easy Care Plants |
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