Albizia isenbergiana

Albizia isenbergiana

Native to:
Eritrea | Ethiopia | Kenya | Mozambique | Tanzania | Uganda | Zambia | Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Albizia
Species:
Albizia isenbergiana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies, birds
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Scarification with hot water treatment or mechanical scarification improves germination rates. Seeds may germinate erratically without treatment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI