Is the silk tree an evergreen tree or a deciduous plant?

The silk tree is a plant used for landscape trees in scenic areas and as a street tree, with a flowering period from June to July each year, so is the silk tree an evergreen tree or a deciduous plant?

1. Is the silk tree an evergreen tree or a deciduous plant?

The silk tree is a deciduous tree belonging to the Fabaceae family and the genus Albizia, and it generally blooms in summer. The silk tree is the city tree of Weihai City, and it is now distributed in many regions; in China it is mainly distributed in East China, South China, Southwest China and other regions.

2. Growth habits of the silk tree

The silk tree generally grows on hillsides or in artificially cultivated gardens and along roads. It prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of sunlight, has strong adaptability to climate and soil, and is suitable for growing in well-drained, fertile soil.

The silk tree is also drought-tolerant, tolerant of poor soil and mild salinity-alkalinity, and has strong resistance to harmful gases such as sulfur dioxide and hydrogen chloride.

Common diseases of the silk tree mainly include canker and blight. In the early stage of the disease, spray with 50% Tuzet 800-fold solution, or 50% carbendazim 500-800-fold solution, or 70% thiophanate-methyl 600-800-fold solution, spraying once every 7-10d, with continuous application 2 times.

3. Main values of the silk tree

1. Ornamental

It can be used as a garden landscape tree, street tree, scenic area landscape tree, waterfront greening tree, factory greening tree and ecological protection tree, etc.

2. Medicinal

In traditional Chinese medicine, the silk tree can be used to treat lung abscess, bruises and injuries, stroke-induced contracture, etc. Traditional Chinese medicine also believes that the silk tree indeed has the effect of relieving depression and calming the mind, and can also relieve depression and calm the mind, regulate qi and stimulate appetite, and activate collaterals and relieve pain.