Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Albizia

Species:

Albizia saponaria var. velutina

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

800 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

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 by nicking seed coat or brief hot water treatment improves germination. Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI