ZONES 4-10 Mix of Annuals & Perennials: Cover dry spaces with drought-tolerant flowers! The mix includes annuals and perennials for areas with 10 to 30 inches of annual rain or fast-draining soils. Please see the product page for seed varieties.
Fast-growing ornamental tree with fragrant pink flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. The tree grows between 13 and 30 feet and will flower in the third year. It provides good wood suitable for many uses and is suitable for bonsai. Rosea is smaller than the Nothern Albizia. Appreciates a more sheltered position.
Albizia julibrissin Rosea
Albizia julibrissin Rosea is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree, growing to 13-30 feet tall. It has a spreading canopy of fern-like leaves and pink flowers. The leaves are bipinnate, meaning they are divided into two leaflets. The flowers are small and fluffy, and they are arranged in clusters.
Why should you plant it?
There are many reasons to plant Albizia julibrissin Rosea. Here are a few:
- It is a beautiful tree with fragrant flowers.
- It is relatively easy to care for.
- It is drought-tolerant and can grow in a variety of soil conditions.
- It is deer-resistant.
- It can provide shade and privacy.
Some interesting facts
- The flowers of Albizia julibrissin Rosea are edible.
- The bark of the tree can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
- The tree is native to Asia, but it is now grown in many parts of the world.
- The tree can grow to be over 100 years old.
- The wood of the tree is used to make furniture and other objects.
How to germinate it
- Pour boiling water over seed let stand in water for 24 hours. Repeat for seeds that did not imbibe OR file or sand through outer seed coat let stand again in water 24 hours.
- Sow seeds 1/8" deep.
- The seeds should be planted in the spring in a well-drained soil.
- The seeds should be kept moist, but not wet.
- The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location in the fall or spring.
Additional tips
- Albizia julibrissin Rosea is a fast-growing tree, so it may need to be pruned regularly to maintain its shape.
- The tree is susceptible to pests and diseases, so it is important to monitor it for problems.
- The tree can be propagated from cuttings, but this is a more difficult process.
Data sheet
- Water Needs:
- Low/Moderate, Moderate, Moderate/High
- Light:
- Full Sun, Full Sun / Partial Shade, Partial Shade
- Zones:
- 6, 7, 8, 9
- Growth Cycle:
- Perennial
- Soil Type:
- Chalky Soil, Saline Soil, Peaty Soil, ALL Tolerant of most soils, Clay Soil, Silty Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
- Edible:
- Yes, with caution
- Color:
- Pink
- Height:
- p: Up to 15 Feet, q: Up to 20 Feet
- Growing Instructions:
- Pour boiling water over seed let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat for seed that did not imbibe OR file or sand through outer seed coat let stand again in water 24 hours. Sow seed 1/8” deep, keep moist until established.
- Warnings:
- Can be Invasive
- Special Features:
- Birds and Hummingbirds, Ornamental, Butterfiles and Pollinators, Drying and Crafts, Medicinal Value, Fragrant, Bonsai
- Growth Rate:
- Fast, Moderate/Fast
- Evergreen
- No
Specific References
- UPC
- 810071360022
- MPN
- AJRPM5X
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