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Albizia, Silktree (Albizia)

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Albizia, Silktree Genus Details

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These deciduous trees grow up to 36 feet tall. The branches are low and spreading, creating a flat-topped appearance. From April to June, fragrant pink flowers resembling pom-poms bloom, growing to about 1 1/2" long. The bark is brown, smooth and easily damaged. The small, delicate, fern-like leaves grow 5-8" long and are alternate along the stem. The fruit of this tree are brown pods which ripen in the fall. Silktrees are found in most southern states along roadsides and woodland borders. Because of their beautiful flowers and lace-like leaves, they are also planted ornamentally.
Albizia (Albizia julibrissin).
Albizia (Albizia julibrissin).

Albizia, Silktree Allergy Info

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Allergies from the pollen of Albizia has been reported in the Miami area, but are generally not commonly reported.

Albizia, Silktree Pollen Description

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No pollen description is currently available.

Species in This Genus

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Allergenicity Legend:
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Albizia, Silktree (Albizia) is a genus of the FABACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:

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Albizia, Silktree Genus Location

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The shaded areas on the map indicates where the genus has been observed in the United States. Click the map to see a full scale version of these allergy areas.
  - Native, observed in a county
  - Introduced, observed in a county
  - Rarely observed

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