Albizia zimmermannii
Albizia zimmermannii
- Native to:
- Kenya | Malawi | Mozambique | Tanzania | Zambia | Zimbabwe
GBIF: Lotter, M.C.; Turpin, B.C.
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