Family: Mimosaceae Genus: Albizia (al-BIZ-ee-uh) (Info) Species: kalkora
Synonym:Acacia macrophylla Synonym:Albizia henryi Synonym:Albizia macrophylla Synonym:Mimosa kalkora
Category: Trees
Height: 30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing: 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m) 20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Mid Summer
Foliage: Deciduous
Other details: May be a noxious weed or invasive This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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