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Silk tree

Albizia niopoides

Range: Caribbean and Mexico to Argentina

This large, fast growing tree is found in dry forests of the American tropics, so it adapts well to South Florida’s growing conditions. In its native range it is often used for rapid reforestation in areas with poor soil. The silk tree has graceful, feathery foliage that provides light shade. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden has the largest silk tree in Florida, a specimen more than 80 feet tall.

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Silk tree

Albizia niopoides

Distribución: El Caribe y México a Argentina

Este árbol grande y de rápido crecimiento se encuentra en bosques secos de los trópicos americanos, por lo que se adapta bien a las condiciones de crecimiento del sur de Florida. En su área de distribución nativa se utiliza a menudo para la reforestación rápida en áreas con suelo pobre. El árbol de seda tiene un follaje gracioso y enconado que proporciona una sombra clara. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden tiene el árbol de seda más grande de Florida, un espécimen de más de 80 pies de altura.

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