Description
Albizia lebbeck is a tree
It belongs to the family Leguminoideae
Subfamily Mimosoideae
It includes many species up to 150
Mostly trees and shrubs with some climbers
It grows fast
It can reach a height of 12 meters
It blooms in summer
Its flowers are fragrant
It is drought and heat resistant
Native to India from Himalaya to Burma
Also called Silk Tree
It can be used as a shade tree
Its wood is good for furniture and fuel
Its leaves and tender branches are suitable as animal fodder
Care
Resistant to drought heat and harsh conditions
Needs water in early growth stages
Fertilize two to three times a year with organic manure
Protect from strong winds
Plant in late winter or late autumn
Once roots are established reduce care to watering
Fertilizing two to three times a year improves growth and appearance
Propagation
Propagate by cuttings from stem or root in early summer
Propagate by seeds in February and March
Seeds should be treated with sulfuric acid for 15 minutes then washed for 30 minutes
Or soaked in hot water for several hours
This helps germination by breaking the seed coat
