{"product_id":"25-graines-darbre-a-soie-albizia-albizia-julibrissin","title":"25 Silk Tree Albizia Seeds (Albizia julibrissin)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlbizia julibrissin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilk tree, Constantinople acacia, night mimosa, silk tree: this last nickname comes from its pompom-like flowers, made up of long, silky pink stamens that look as though they were embroidered with thread. Its fern-like foliage folds up every evening and in overcast weather, a plant sleep movement that gives it its other name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUmbrella-shaped form:\u003c\/strong\u003e small deciduous tree reaching 5 to 10 metres, with a very elegant, spreading silhouette that provides light shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e silky, fragrant pink pompoms from June to August, highly attractive to bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitive foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e finely divided like a fern's, it closes at night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, in a warm location sheltered from cold winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, sandy or stony, and above all very well drained. It tolerates poor, chalky soils, but dislikes heavy soil and stagnant winter moisture. No fertilisation: it is a legume and produces its own nitrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e its seed coat is very hard. Soak the seeds for 24 hours in lukewarm water, or apply \u003ca href=\"\/zh-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e for 4 to 6 weeks. Then sow in spring in light, well-draining potting soil, in bright light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant out in the ground after the last frosts, in a sunny permanent position: it does not tolerate late transplanting well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow for its mature spread, as its crown often grows wider than it is tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater moderately, spacing out watering once the plant is established: it becomes highly drought-resistant. Hardy down to -12 °C once well established, it needs protection during its first winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt pairs very well with ornamental grasses such as \u003ca href=\"\/zh-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-fetuque-bleue-festuca-glauca\"\u003eblue fescue\u003c\/a\u003e, or with \u003ca href=\"\/zh-intl\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003etrue lavender\u003c\/a\u003e in a dry, sunny garden. See our \u003ca href=\"\/zh-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003edrought-resistant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts summer flowering is a magnet for pollinators: bees, bumblebees and butterflies flock to it throughout the summer, during a season when resources are becoming scarce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a legume, it fixes atmospheric nitrogen and naturally enriches the soil around it — see \u003ca href=\"\/zh-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/sol-vivant-bacteries-champignons\"\u003ethe basics of living soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimarily ornamental: as a standalone tree, in rows or as a central feature. Its light shade allows plants to be grown beneath it, unlike trees with dense canopies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbizia symbolises joy, the pleasures of life and the awakening of the senses. In some Asian cultures, it is associated with rest and serenity — in China, its name literally means “tree of marital happiness”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter flowering, the tree produces long, flat pods that turn brown in autumn. Harvest them once dry, open them and store the seeds in a dry place: their hard seed coats ensure very long storage. See \u003ca href=\"\/zh-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003estoring your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSales reserved for amateur gardeners seeking quality and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51787705090381,"sku":"3760335363528","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/arbre-a-soie-fond-blanc-semisauvage-permaculture-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1751965031","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/zh-intl\/products\/25-graines-darbre-a-soie-albizia-albizia-julibrissin","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}