Sirisy tree (Albizia lebbeck)
Care, watering, light and tips for Sirisy tree on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Fabaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 5 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Sirisy tree
Albizia lebbeck, commonly known as "Lebbeck" or "Siris Tree", is a medium to large deciduous tree, valued for its feathery foliage and fragrant, cream to pale yellow, pom-pom-like flowers. It is ideal for providing shade in large gardens, parks, and avenues, adding a tropical and elegant touch. Its fruits are long, flat pods that remain on the tree, creating a distinctive rattling sound in the wind.
Native range
Tropical and subtropical Asia, including the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia
Care tips
This species thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours daily for optimal growth and abundant flowering. It prefers well-drained soils, from sandy to loamy, and tolerates a wide range of pH, although it benefits from organic matter. Watering should be regular during the first few years and in dry periods, but once established, it is quite drought-tolerant. Avoid overwatering in heavy soils to prevent root rot, especially during winter.
How to save a dying Sirisy tree
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or massive leaf drop, dry or brittle branches, lack of flowering.
- First aid
- Check drainage, ensure full sun, prune dead branches, lightly fertilize with compost.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (especially in heavy soils), prolonged shade, severe unprotected frosts.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not rotted and main trunk is not severely damaged.