Albizia Procera, siris - plant

It is a fast-growing deciduous tree has a straight to somewhat curved stem, smoothish light brown to light greenish gray bark, and a spreading thin crown. Leaves are made up of leaflets. The bark is smooth. The inflorescence is a large terminal panicle, to 30 cm long, white or greenish-white, sessile, bisexual flowers in small 15-30 flowered heads. The fruit is a flat, papery pod. procera was reported to be reproductively mature after approximately three years.

Plant Specifications

• Plant Height: 20 inch (51 cm)
• Plant Spread: 7 inch (18 cm)

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• Common Name: White siris, Tall albizia, Safed siris, Kinhai
• Maximum Reachable Height: Up to 20 m
• Flower Colour: Pale white
• Bloom Time: June to July
• Difficulty Level: Easy to grow

Planting and care

They may become a weed, cut to the ground or burn when you cant control the spreading. A 2-inch layer of mulch will help to protect the tree and keep the soil moist. If you are getting regular rainfall, it is not necessary to water your tree. Plants are susceptible to frost so avoid planting in too much cold.

Albizia Procera care

White siris is native to moist deciduous and semi-evergreen hill forests, swamp forests, and lowland savanna woodlands in Asia from northern India through southeast Asia. Direct sowing in the field has proved more successful. Plants can be propagated quite successfully by a stem or root cuttings. In case of line sowing, 2-3 m spacing between lines should be adopted. The seedlings are spaced about 0.5m in the lines.

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering: Medium
• Soil: Loams or clays but can tolerate shallow, dry, stony, and sandy soils
• Temperature: 19 to 34 degrees C
• Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer. The application of phosphorus fertilizer can improve nodulation and nitrogen fixation.

Albizia Procera special feature
Inflorescence
Albizia Procera uses

Ornamental Use

The plant is used for an ornamental purpose
It is a useful tree for farm and amenity planting, light shade, firebreaks

• Medicinal Use: White siris is commonly used in traditional medicines