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Plume Albizia

Paraserianthes lophantha

Plume Albizia is a beautiful tree with fluffy pink flowers that look like little clouds! It grows tall and provides shade, making it a great spot for picnics and play.

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Plume Albizia has soft, feathery flowers, often creamy white to yellow, that look like delicate bottlebrushes. Its fern-like, compound leaves add to its elegant appearance. These distinctive fluffy blooms make it visually different from many other trees.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusParaserianthes
Plume Albizia
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Plume Albizia

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

After flowering, it grows flat, papery pods that rattle in the wind.

Its fuzzy flowers are actually hundreds of tiny threads, not petals!

Some people call it "silk tree" because its blooms feel so soft and silky.

This tree is super tough and can be one of the first to grow back after a bushfire!

Special abilities

Ability

Soil Supercharger

Plume Albizia can pull nitrogen from the air with special root bacteria, enriching the soil for other plants.

Ability

Fire Rescuer

This tree can quickly re-sprout after fires, helping damaged environments recover faster.

Measurements & details

Height
500-1000 cm
Spread
300-700 cm
Flower Size
3-5 cm
Bloom Season
Late Winter to Spring
Edible
No
Toxicity
Moderate
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen from its flowers

symbiotic with

Nitrogen-fixing bacteria

Bradyrhizobium japonicum

helps enrich soil by fixing atmospheric nitrogen

shelters

Splendid Fairy-wren

Malurus splendens

uses its branches for cover and nesting

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always stay a safe distance from the tree and don't climb on it without an adult.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Plume Albizia?

500-1000 cm

How wide does Plume Albizia spread?

300-700 cm

How big are the flowers on Plume Albizia?

3-5 cm

When does Plume Albizia bloom?

Late Winter to Spring

Is Plume Albizia edible?

No

Is Plume Albizia toxic?

Moderate

What is Plume Albizia's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Plume Albizia pollinated?

Insect

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