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a tree with pink flowers is in the middle of a yard, surrounded by green grass and trees

The Persian silk tree is a deciduous, fast-growing tree with a spreading umbrella-like crown. It is well-known for its beautiful foliage and flowers. Read on to know more about the Persian silk tree.

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a tree with pink flowers in the middle of a city street, next to a car

--Hardiness Zone: 6-9 --Height: 20-40 ft. --Spread: 20-50 ft. --Other: Originally from Asia; Invasive in AL, but could be trained; Colors range from bright pink-whiteish pink. -- Information gathered from the Missouri Botanical Garden website

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a pink flower with green leaves in the background

Albizia julibrissin, colloquially known as persian silk tree, is a deciduous plant with characteristic pink, fuzzy inflorescences. Persian silk tree is mainly cultivated for decorative purposes. Its flowers have a mild, sweet smell and are often visited by butterflies, bees and hummingbirds.

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a small tree in the middle of some bushes

This appears to be the seed of C. speciosa tree (genus has recently changed from Chorisia to Cebia) that produces big pods, cottony fluff and beautiful hibiscus-looking pink flowers. Flowers are followed by pear-shaped capsules (fruit pods) filled with seed embedded in silky white floss (hence the common name of silk floss tree). In

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a tree with red flowers in front of a gray sky

Spring is here in Delhi! One of the surest signs is the erupting of the Semal (Silk Cotton tree Bombax ceiba) into flowers. Bereft of leaves, the flowering Semul plays host to a large variety of birds, bees and flies who congregate to enjoy the nectar. Though this tree in my neighbourhood was in bloom for more than a week, it took Diana (www.flickr.com/photos/by_lady_di/ )to remind me to go out and photograph it!

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a potted plant sitting on top of a white floor next to a wooden bench

Having that ficus silk tree in the hallway is like bringing a slice of nature inside—no green thumb required! It’s got that lifelike look that adds this cozy vibe to the space, making everyone feel right at home.

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