libizia Julibrissin is a type of Albizia which is the native of Eastern Asia and Southern Asia. In the 18^th century it was introduced to Europe by Filipppo Del Albizzi, an Italian Nobleman. Albizia Julibrissin grows to a height of 5 to 12 m with arching branches and dark greenish grey colored and vertical striped bark. They have bipinnate leaves containing 20 to 30 oblong leaflet pairs. The plant flowers through out the summer without petals but consisting of a group of 2 to 3 cm long pink or white stamens with white base. The flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. The fruit with many seeds is a brown flat pod. The two different varieties are Albizia Julibrissin var Julibrissin and Albizia Julibrissin var mollis with densely hairy shoots. Another variety Albizia Julibrissin F. rosea is a small tree, with pink flower. As it is available in Korea and Northern China the silk plant flower tree is tolerant to cold that it can withstand even -25 degree C.

The Persian silk plant flower tree is grown to decorate the garden as it has fine leaf structure and flowers and provides shade due to its broad crown. The Silk plant flower tree is now grown as an invasive species throughout the United States and Japan and Europe. In the eastern US the plant is affected by Fusarium, a fungal disease. The flowers are white, red, cream and pale yellow depending upon the variety. Seedlings also vary depending on the flower. Ernest Wilson is cold tolerant and has deep pink flower. Summer has red leaves with pink flowers and Ishii Weeping has a loose growth habit. Bark is used as a vermicide and cures bruises. Seeds are useful as food for wildlife and live stock and scented flowers are nectar source for honeybees.