SEEDS OF ALBIZIA LEBBECK - LEBBEK TREE
Ideal tree for coastal areas due to its resistance to saline conditions. Rapid growth.
Deciduous tree with round crown that can reach 10-20 m. Bipinnate leaves. Whitish flowers with greenish yellow center.
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| Attracts Wildlife | Mammals |
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| Average germination (%) | 50 |
| Climate Zone | Arid, Sub-tropical, Tropical |
| Flower colour | White |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Fragrant | Flower |
| Germination (in days) | 15 |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) |
| Plant use | City garden, Coastal garden, Fodder, Greenfilter, Medicinal, Shade tree, Specimen, Timber |
| Seeds per gram | 7 |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Type | Light, Salt |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
| Watering | Regular |
Place the seeds in boiling water at 90ºC for 5 seconds and immediately after transfer to running water with ice cubes in it. Soak for 24h and then proceed to the sowing maintaining temperatures of 15ºC night/25ºC day until the germination is completed.
Lebbek is a multipurpose tree such as timber and firewood. Medicinal properties in the leaves, bark, seeds and roots. The bark secretes a gum that can replace gum arabic. In arid areas it is a good fooder for the foliage, twigs and flowers are relished by livestock.
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