Albizia julibrissin
If you’re looking for exotic, this is the tree for you. Also known as the Persian Silk Tree it is originally from Southwestern and Eastern Asia and features light to deep pink flower clusters that feel like silk. Even the leaves are exotic with their fern like appearance. Late summer brings green seed pods that turn brown.
- Drought and heat tolerant
- Flowers produce nectar loved by butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators
- Fast growing