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Persian Silk Tree

This Persian Silk tree is right by the spillway at White Rock lake. It is beautiful and pollinators love it. However, it is an invasive species for our area. It is native to southwestern & eastern Asia. It is considered invasive because it is very fertile and the seed pods burst in strong winds and travel long distances. It thrives in our climate and crowds out native species. Still, so beautiful. Some good news is that development is underway for ornamental only trees that will not set seeds and can safely be included in landscaping.
Persian Silk Tree (Albizia julibrissin)

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