How to Care for Albizia julibrissin (Silk Tree)

Korean name: 자귀나무

A small deciduous tree with fluffy pink flowers blooming in summer. It features rounded leaves and soft flowers, making it relatively easy to grow and suitable as a garden tree.

Key facts

• Category: Garden tree & shrub
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: East Asia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: summer flowers, pink flowers, garden tree, deciduous
• Also known as: Silk Tree, Mimosa Tree

Care Guide

• Light: Requires bright direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil.
• Humidity: Grows well in average humidity.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Albizia julibrissin?

Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Albizia julibrissin?

It likes Requires bright direct sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained soil..

Is Albizia julibrissin safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Albizia julibrissin good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Grows well in average humidity.. Fertilise Apply balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season..