Albizia zimmermannii

Albizia zimmermannii

Native to:
Kenya | Malawi | Mozambique | Tanzania | Zambia | Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

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

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seed scarification or hot water treatment improves germination rates. Seeds remain viable for extended periods when stored properly.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI