Chinese Albizia

Albizia chinensis, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerShade ProviderWindbreakMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

MahuaMadhuca indica

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

French PeanutPachira glabra

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Narrow-leaved Butter TreeMadhuca neriifolia

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

ArazaEugenia stipitata

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Poro TreeErythrina poeppigiana

Nitrogen Fixation

UmariPoraqueiba sericea

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationTimber ProductionFodderSoil Improvement

Edible Parts

Young LeavesFlowers

Medicinal Uses

Bark For Respiratory AilmentsAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Chinese Albizia grow in?

Chinese Albizia grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Chinese Albizia a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Chinese Albizia is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Chinese Albizia?

Good companions for Chinese Albizia include Mahua, French Peanut, Narrow-leaved Butter Tree, Araza, Poro Tree.

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