SILK TREE
Arnold Arboretum
Height: 20-40'
Leaves: Compound bipinnate oblong leaves
Location: Middle East and Asia
Bark: Rought and pinkish with vertical and horizontal striations
Hardiness Zone: 6-9
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Aesthetic Characteristics: Complex leaf structure and delicate pink flowers create stunning visual interest
ROLE IN URBAN HEAT ISLAND
Canopy Size: 20'-50' spread of dappled, wavy canopy
Growth Rate: Medium ~13"-24" per year
Negative Traits: Can be susceptible to disease and litters heavily
Urban Condition Tolerance:
-acidic, alkaline, loamy, moist, sandy, well-drained, wet and clay soils
-some drought
-air and soil pollution
-benefits soil quality and air quality
Value: Provides excellent shade and visual interest while reducing temperatures and improving air and soil quality
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