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Silk Tree

Albizia julibrissin

Photo by dbpetit
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Field Notes

Description:

An approximately 25 foot tall tree that came up on its own behind a garage in a suburban area. It has compound leaves and fuzzy pink and white flowers. It has grown very quickly.

Habitat:

Suburban neighborhood

Species ID Suggestions

Silk Tree

Albizia julibrissin

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Comments (3)
dbpetit
It is a beautiful tree with lovely flowers. Unfortunately, we're going to have to have it cut down because it's growing too close to the garage.
dbpetit
Thanks for the quick response! Yes, it does appear to be a Silk Tree.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2014

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