Albizzia odoratissma

Botanical Name – Albizia odoratissima

Common Name – Kala Shirish

Habit

• Deciduous
• Medium tree
• Fast-growing
  
  

Specific properties

• Preferred for soil reclamation, land restoration
• Decreases soil erosion with its well-developed root system
• Drought resistant tree
• Susceptible to fire
  
  

Ecology

• Attracts birds, bats, and bees
• Monkeys feed on its pods
• Fixes atmospheric nitrogen through symbiotic relationship with root bacteria

Uses

• Leaves are good source of fodder
• Shade tree for tea and coffee plantations
• Green Manure
• Usually planted for wind break on farm bunds
• Produces premium quality wood

Propagation

• Seeds
• Stump cuttings