Albizia julibrissin (Non-native)

Suggested Native Replacements:

Amelanchier arborea
Cercis canadensis
Chionanthus virginicus
Cornus florida
Hamamelis virginiana
Amelanchier canadensis
Betula nigra
Carpinus caroliniana
Cornus amomum
Ilex opaca
Lindera benzoin
Liquidambar styraciflua
Nyssa sylvatica
Ostrya virginiana
Oxydendrum arboreum
Prunus americana
Prunus virginiana
Ptelea trifoliata var. trifoliata
Sassafras albidum
Viburnum prunifolium

Common Name

Mimosa

Persian silk tree

Silk tree

Silky acacia

Plant Form

Medium Trees

Shrubs & Small Trees

Region

Coastal

Piedmont

Mountain

Considered Invasive?

Yes

Threat Level

Medium

Additional Info

Method of removal: hack and squirt

Species-specific links

Digital Atlas of the Virginia Flora - Albizia julibrissin

Master Gardeners Northern VA - Invasive Plant Factsheet

Gardenia: Native Plant Alternatives for this species

Additional links

Non-native Invasive Plants of Arlington County, Virginia

Invasive Plants in Virginia’s Capital Region and Regional Native Alternatives

Invasive Plant Management - Plant NoVA Natives

Reston Association: Invasive Plants Prohibited in Reston

Virginia House Bill 1941 (HB41)

Non-Native Invasive Plants of the City of Alexandria, Virginia (pdf file)

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