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Albiziajulibrissin

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Albizia (al-BIZ-ee-uh)

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Species

julibrissin (joo-lih-BRISS-in)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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