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Why do I need to fertilize my Persian silk tree?
You need to fertilize a Persian silk tree for a few important reasons. The most obvious of these reasons is that fertilizer will help your Persian silk tree produce lovely blooms. Fertilizing in early spring is one of the best ways to ensure that your Persian silk tree has excellent flowers during that season. Fertilizer also gives your Persian silk tree plenty of energy that it can store in the ground during its dormant growth phases. Giving your Persian silk tree some extra nutrients during the fall planting process or during the late spring will help your Persian silk tree hold more energy to use once active growth resumes.
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Persian silk tree
Persian silk tree
A species of Silk plants, also known as Silk Tree, Pink siris, Bastard tamarind, Nemu Tree
Botanical name: Albizia julibrissin
Genus: Silk plants
Description
Description
Albizia julibrissin, colloquially known as persian silk tree, is a deciduous plant with characteristic pink, fuzzy inflorescences. Persian silk tree is mainly cultivated for decorative purposes. Its flowers have a mild, sweet smell and are often visited by butterflies, bees and hummingbirds.
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