Description
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 yea
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 20 inch (51 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 7 inch (18 cm) |
| 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
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