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Summer
Silk Tree
Albizia julibrissin
Family: Fabaceae
Heady & Exoticsweetpowder
SeasonSummer
OriginIran to China
IntensityStrong
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Heady & Exotic · Summer bloomer
The silk tree's extraordinary flowers are composed entirely of long pink and white stamens like silk threads, releasing a sweet, powdery-tropical fragrance on warm summer evenings.
Symbolism & Meaning
delicate happiness, sensitivity
In the Victorian language of flowers, silk tree means “Delicate happiness”.
Habitat & Environment
Iran to China
Silk Tree is native to Iran to China.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameAlbizia julibrissin
- FamilyFabaceae
- Native ToIran to China
- Bloom SeasonSummer
- LifespanPerennial
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