Albizia julibrissin (Non-native)

Suggested Native Replacements:
Aesculus pavia
Amelanchier arborea
Amelanchier canadensis
Betula nigra
Carpinus caroliniana
Cercis canadensis
Chionanthus virginicus
Cornus amomum
Cornus florida
Hamamelis virginiana
Ilex opaca
Lindera benzoin
Liquidambar styraciflua
Nyssa sylvatica
Ostrya virginiana
Oxydendrum arboreum
Prunus americana
Prunus virginiana
Ptelea trifoliata var. trifoliata
Sassafras albidum
Stewartia malacodendron
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 by the State of Virginia?
Yes
Threat Level
Medium
Additional Info

Method of removal: hack and squirt

Species-specific links
Digital Atlas of the Virginia Flora - Albizia julibrissin
Gardenia: Native Plant Alternatives for this species
Master Gardeners Northern VA - Invasive Plant Factsheet
Additional links
Invasive Plant Management - Plant NoVA Natives
Invasive Plants in Virginia’s Capital Region and Regional Native Alternatives
Non-Native Invasive Plants of the City of Alexandria, Virginia (pdf file)
Non-native Invasive Plants of Arlington County, Virginia
Reston Association: Invasive Plants Prohibited in Reston
Virginia House Bill 1941 (HB41)

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