Albizia julibrissin

The smallest of the Albizia species in Israel. The tree trunk is gray and smooth. The canopy shape is semi-circular, domed and spreading. The tree’s foliage is vital. The leaves are bipinnate, delicate and reminiscent of a fern. Albizia julibrissin is known for its rich, pink flowers. The flowers are delicate, bright pink pompoms. They gave the tree its common names: “Persian silk tree” and “pink silk tree.” The tree’s flowers are fragrant and attract bees. Note that the flowers last a long time. After flowering, flat pods appear that remain on the tree all winter. It is resistant to all weather, but less recommended for hot areas – the Aravah and Jordan Valley. It will definitely be able to withstand very cold weather conditions and even snow. It requires minimal water, but it suffers from excess water. Once it is established in the soil, stop auxiliary watering. The tree grows relatively quickly. A. julibrissin is small and delicate compared to A. lebbeck, and unlike that tree, its roots are open, but delicate. It is not recommended to plant them near pavement or sidewalks because the tree is known for growing its roots horizontally. Because this is a relatively short tree that tends to fork at a low height, it should be properly pruned when young so as to prevent low forking of the trunk and to raise the crown. The tree naturally grows laterally and in a spreading manner so if the tree is designed up to 2 meters, it will not grow any taller. If you want a tree with a higher canopy, design the tree with a branch of 4 meters and above; otherwise, you will end up with a short tree. Due to the tree’s characteristics and the lack of awareness in Israel about proper designing, it is not suitable for streets or roadsides, but rather only for parks, open areas and public open areas.

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