Botanical Name: Albizia distachya (Albizia lophantha)
Common Name: Plume albizia Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright, single or multi-trunked plant with vigorous growth forming an open, rounded to irregular loose canopy Height 15-30'(40') Spread equal Growth Rate very rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun required; grows poorly in shade Soil prefers moist, sandy loam; tolerates most Hardiness tender (zones 15-17, 22-24); thrives in warm, low elev.coast Morphology: Leaves bi-pinnately compound, alternate; each leaf has 14-24 pinnae; each having 40-60 tiny oblong-linear leaflets Flowers pale yellow, in round clusters; flowers with conspicuous stamens; spring (intermittent in fall) Fruit a pod; tan, flat, 2-3" long, not strongly constricted Propagation: seed Usage: fast-growing shade tree, best suited for quick effects; for informal, tropical-subtropical landscapes; rather short-lived plant Landscape Care: Watering regular is preferred; can tolerate heavy irrigation or drought in coastal areas Fertilizing little is required after established Pruning stake and head high when young; needs frequent thinning Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Fabaceae Notes: |
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