Albizia Procera, siris - plant

Planting and 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.

Caring for Albizia Procera

• They may become a weed, cut to the ground or burn when you can't 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.

Harvesting

NA

Typical uses of Albizia Procera

Special features: Inflorescence

Culinary use: NA

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.

References

• http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/
• http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/White%20Siris.html
• https://www.cabi.org/isc/datasheet/4021
• http://www.pfaf.org/USER/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Albizia+procera