Albizia julibrissin is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae, native to southwestern and eastern Asia. The genus is named after the Italian nobleman Filippo degli Albizzi, who introduced it to Europe in the mid-18th century . silk tree is a fast-growing, small to medium sized deciduous tree that typically grows in a vase shape to 20-40′ tall with a spreading, flattened, often umbrella-like crown. It has been widely planted in the U.S. as an ornamental and has escaped cultivation and naturalized in many areas of the southeastern U.S. and California. Flowers are fragrant and attractive to bees. Sensitive leaflets close up when touched and at night. Zone: 6 to 9 Bloom Time: June to July. Full sun to part shade Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to light shade. Best flowering in full sun.
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- Fresh seeds
- 10 seeds per pack
- Instruction include
- Grow this amazing plant in your home !
Two out of 12 seeds sprouted. I received 12 seeds with no instructions. The seeds look similar to brown watermelon seeds. I planted them all in dissolving seedling containers in special soil intended for root development of seedlings. (Full morning sun, partial afternoon sun at 80 deg F) Two of them came up. Germination time was 5 days.They look like the correct tree, with feathery leaves that fold at night. That was good enough for me, but I wish more would have made it. I hope to get a bonsai out of it, although I…
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