Silk Tree Albizia
julibrissin

Silk Tree – Albizia julibrissin

$2.95

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.  

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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 Outdoor

Bonsai Difficulty

Beginner

Bonsai Styles

Semi-cascade, Informal Upright, Slanted Trunk

Bonsai Size

Medium (25-80cm), Large (80-200cm)

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Additional Features

Attracts Birds, Easy Care Plants

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.

Common Name:Silk Tree
Scientific Name:Albizia julibrissin
Seeds Per Packet:Approx 30
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
Growing 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 30
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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