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Native to China, the silk tree has gorgeous feathery fern-like foliage and fragrant pink flower tufts from June to September. A favourite with bumble bees, it thrives in heat, but also wants ...

The Albizia julibrissin or mimosa is one of the more than 16,000 members of the Fabaceae or pea family. The mimosa or silk tree is a perfect tree for creating quick shade in warm climates.

Carrotwood and Albizia julibrissin, known commonly as mimosa or silk tree, both fall into the messy category. With carrotwood, it’s the seeds that annoy, especially when they fall on your car if ...

Mimosa tree or silk tree (Albizia julibrissin) can grow in a variety of soils, produce large seed crops, and resprout when damaged, it is a strong competitor to native trees and shrubs in open ...

Silk tree (Albizia julibrissin) in full flower in August. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Suggestions also are sought for fast-growing shade trees of manageable size (silk tree or Albizia julibrissin, for example), for trees that grow in limited space (“Little Gem” magnolia tops ...

Scientifically known as Albizia julibrissin, the Persian silk tree hails from the Far East, specifically from regions of Asia, including Persia (modern-day Iran) and China.

The mimosa or silk tree (Albizia julibrissin) is known for its rapid growth, but often begins to die back within a decade. (Photo by Joshua Siskin) The coral tree (Erythrina caffra) is a ...