Lankaran acacia is a silk miracle of nature

Albizia, a sleeping beauty, a silk tree - as soon as they do not call a graceful, deciduous tree with a rich sprawling crown, not like its kindred. And we call this natural charm the Lencoran acacia.

Its lush, light green crown is like an open umbrella, and the tender pinnate leaf is divided into long and very elegant petals, which look like lady's fingers. When they start to tremble from the whiff of the breeze, then there is a feeling that the branches fan a luxurious fan consisting of 14 links. In very hot weather and for the night, the albition sheet prepares to sleep, folding along the entire central vein, and then curled up at all, bending down.

However, the gentle appearance of such a fascinating plant is very deceptive. This miracle of nature has a mighty, thick trunk, the girth of which is over 3 meters, and a very large height, reaching 12 meters.

Where does silk albinism grow?

Lankaran acacia is very thermophilic, and therefore it grows in tropical and subtropical areas: in hot climatic conditions of Africa, in dry deserts of Australia and Mexico, on moist soils of Madagascar and India. Agree, this plant has a wide range of places of residence. However, scientists unanimously believe that the birthplace of albicy is one of the cities of Azerbaijan, located in the south of Talysh Mountains - Lenkoran. Based on these facts, it can be concluded that albition is unpretentious and comfortable in different natural conditions, if only it was warm: in the low valleys of the coast, on stony soils with a minimum amount of lime, and also in the highlands.

The life of the plant

Albition on average lives from 50 to 100 years, but recently the life span of the silk tree has decreased markedly, apparently due to changes in climatic conditions. It grows very fast and develops. Let's look at this fact on a concrete example. At 1.5 years the height of the acacia is 1.5 m, by 2.5 years, by 2 years, and by the age of 3 the growth of this beauty reaches 5 meters, with the thickness of the trunk increasing exponentially. The active growth of the plant is completed by the age of 30, and after it the aging period begins: the crust crackles, the crown is intensively thinning, numerous hollows are formed.

When and how the Lencoran acacia blossoms

The plant blooms in the middle of summer. Its flowers, collected in the corymbose panicles, have a yellowish white hue, out of them are scattered long filaments of pink color with a lilac cast at the end. Such multifaceted coloring gives this plant decorativeness. During the flowering of the tree, its blossoming buds exude such a sweet and sweet fragrance that their delicate fragrance catches the soul of anyone who is close to this natural wonder.

The flowering of albication ends in the middle of autumn, depending on the weather conditions. But once the leaves do not fall off, they hold until the end of November, and this feature sharply distinguishes this tree from the others growing in our climatic zone. Well, if suddenly a sharp cold wind blew or a strong frost hit, then suddenly the green foliage is showered.

Planting and planting time

This plant is growing rapidly. Very light-loving Lencoran acacia. Planting and caring for her can not cause much difficulty due to the fact that her root system is superficial, but at the same time powerful. It gives preference to deep, rich humus, sandy loam and alluvial soils , but also grows on dry, clayey or chipped, containing lime.

For exotics, plant a tree in your yard with a beautiful name "Acacia Lencoran". Landing does not take you much time, but the feeling of bliss you this gentle tree will deliver more than one year. Also, the plant can be safely planted on the shore of the ocean, and nothing will happen to it, because it is not afraid of salt water. Want to create beauty in your city - please, albits are not afraid of fumes, nor soot, nor the smell of gasoline. The only thing that can kill a beauty is the temperature below -16 °. Under such weather conditions, the branches of the crown freeze.

How to properly plant albition

If you decide to put an albition on your site or near the house, then do it in early May. Seeds of fruit before sowing pour warm water and keep them in this state for two days, waiting for a full swelling. For planting, check the soil temperature, it needs to be well warmed up. In the heated soil, plant seeds with a calculation for 1 square. M 2 gr.

After the escape will be born, provide him with proper care, and you can rest assured that the flowering garden is provided to you, because albition can freely reproduce itself. In the southern expanses of Russia, such annual trees grow to 30 cm in height by September. It is possible to transplant them safely before the age of 8, more adults get accustomed much worse. On the roots of the tree are many nodules, thanks to which nitrogen-fixing bacteria enrich the soil well.

How to properly take care of albicy

Lenkoran acacia care for yourself requires careful, namely:

- Lighting must be saturated and bright.

- Temperature regime: in the summer not higher than + 25 °, and in the winter not lower than -8 °.

- Periodic watering with standing water in the spring-summer period, and cautious - in the winter.

- Humidity of air should not be above average.

- Complex mineral fertilizer. Albition should be fed in spring and summer, and when it is at rest, it should not be touched.

- Pruning. The plant needs to get rid of weak branches by the method of pruning.

- Transplant . Root cuttings should be transplanted into bulk dishes only after flowering of the tree. When transplanting plants, humus should be used.

Decadent plant near the house

Lankaran acacia decorates your winter gardens and greenhouses, as well as a site near your house. In a bright, cool room, it will warm you with its warm energy. If you love the natural beauty, then certainly plant this amazing plant where you see fit.