




Albizia julibrissin
The Silk Tree has fluffy pink flowers that look like cotton candy! It’s a fun tree to see in bloom.
Habitat: Warm climates and gardens
The Silk Tree has delicate, fern-like leaves and showy, fluffy pink flower clusters resembling silk threads. Its unique, flattened crown creates a broad, umbrella-like silhouette, making it easily recognizable with its vibrant summer blossoms.





Category
TreesRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Ancient stories say its beautiful flowers can make people feel happy and calm.
Its fluffy flowers look like tiny pink fireworks exploding on the branches!
Many cultures call it the 'Sleeping Tree' because its leaves fold up at night!
The long seed pods can hang on the tree all winter, rattling in the wind.
Silk Tree can fold its feathery leaves at night or when it's very hot to conserve water and protect itself from harsh conditions.
Silk Tree has special glands that produce sweet nectar, attracting ants to protect its leaves from harmful insect pests.
Silk Tree can enrich the soil by partnering with bacteria to convert nitrogen from the air into plant food, helping it grow strong.
Bombus impatiens
Bees are drawn to its nectar-rich flowers.

Papilio glaucus
Butterflies visit its sweet blossoms for nectar.
Rhizobium leguminosarum
Bacteria in root nodules fix nitrogen for the tree.
Lygus lineolaris
Plant bugs feed on the tree's sap and leaves.
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Cluster flowers are inflorescences where individual flowers are arranged closely together on a common stem.
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
This human use trait identifies species that yield natural fibers, used by humans for textiles, rope, paper, and other manufactured goods.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
5-12 m
6-12 m
No
20-60 cm
20-50 years
Warm climates and gardens
Flat brown seed pod
Fast
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