Beautiful tree Albizia julibrissin

Native to southern Lankaran (Azerbaijan) and in Iran, beautiful pink silk tree Albizia julibrissin

beautiful tree Albizia julibrissin
First of all, this graceful and beautiful tree has different names. In particular, Persian silk tree, pink silk tree, Lankaran acacia, bastard tamarind, and sleeping tree. The tree is native to southern Lankaran (Azerbaijan) and in Iran. Cultivated in the Caucasus, on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus and the South Coast of Crimea.
Subfamily of Mimosa – ornamental tree (shrub), widely planted as an ornamental plant in parks and gardens. Grown for its leaf texture and flowers it has a broad spreading crown in the shape of an umbrella. Interestingly, leaves of Albizia julibrissin close up at night. Traditionally, Lankaran acacia blooms in July and August.
Noteworthy, people use Albizia julibrissin as a folk remedy, which treats many diseases. Besides, the nectar of silk acacia flowers is the source of bright delicious honey. Also, extracts of Albizia julibrissin have antidepressant effects. In addition, traditional Chinese medicine uses Albizia julibrissin to nourish the heart and calm the spirit.

Wonderful Pink silk tree

The name of the genus of Albizia julibrissin comes from the Italian nobleman Filippo degli Albizzi, who brought it to Europe in the mid-18th century. The specific epithet julibrissin is a corruption of the Persian word gul-i abrisham which means “silk flower”.