Silk tree | Treemore

Albizia julibrissin

A mature Persian silk tree in full bloom equals pure beauty. The contrast of the pink-white flowers on top of the dark green leaves against a blue sky is breathtaking.

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Persian
Silk tree

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Symbolism & fun facts

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Symbolism

In China, this cheerful tree is known as the ‘tree of collective happiness’. Its feathered leaves bring love, happiness and an overall feeling of satisfaction.

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Sleep

The Persian Sleeping Tree is named after its nightly ritual. The leaves fold slowly around sunset and open again in the morning.

Tassels

The sleeping tree is anything but dull. In summer, this beautiful sleeper produces bright red stamens that extend above the leaves like cheerful tassels.

Light

Partial shade to full sun

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Watering

1 to 2 times per week

Temperature

to -10°C

verzorging

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Care

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Baby

Here I am! Your very own baby Persian silk tree. I hope you will take good care of me. Put me somewhere indoors with lots of light and give me a little water every other day.

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After 2 weeks

After 2 weeks of pampering, it is time for a larger pot! Preferably a pot of 2 litres or more with holes for drainage underneath (so I don’t ‘drown’).

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Outside

You can now put me outside. Put me in partial shade for a week or so, so

I can acclimatise to the harsh sun.

I can tolerate cold, but I need to take shelter in a cool place indoors if

temperatures drop below -10°C.

Teenager

What you nurture will grow. I do my very best. Once I am twice the height of my pot, it is time for a larger home.

Fertilizer & temperature

In summer, I thrive outside in a sunny and warm spot. I get a little peckish when I develop new leaves and will be very grateful for a little extra plant food!

I lose my leaves in autumn and you need not worry about me in winter. I can tolerate temperatures of -20°C in the open ground during my winter dormancy. In a pot I’m more sensitive and can tolerate -10°C.