Siris Tree Plant Care
Albizia procera (Roxb.) Benth.
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Albizia procera, commonly known as white siris or karoi tree, is a species of large tree found natively in southeast Asia and India. It is most commonly found in open forests, but may also be found on the margins of rain forests and in monsoon and gallery forests.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–85°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Siris Tree?
Plant Siris Tree in full sun to partial shade (USDA zones 13a) and water a young tree every 7–14 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 60–85°F (16–29°C). Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Siris Tree Native To?
What Is the Siris Tree?
Siris Tree (Albizia procera) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Albizia genus. Siris Tree is native to southeast Asia and India. Siris Tree is also known as White Siris, Kala Siris.
Siris Tree displays a fast-growing tree growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 20 ft. Siris Tree produces showy clusters of fragrant pink or white flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Siris Tree?
Water a young or newly planted Siris Tree every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Until established; then in dry spells
What Light Does the Siris Tree Need?
Siris Tree thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Siris Tree Prefer?
Albizia procera tolerates temperatures of 60–85°F. Siris Tree prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–85°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Siris Tree?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Siris Tree to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Siris Tree?
Feed Siris Tree every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.
Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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Where Should You Plant a Siris Tree?
Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.
Siris Tree is suited to USDA Zone 13a.
Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.
How Far Apart Should You Plant a Siris Tree?
Siris Tree can spread to about 20 ft (6.1 m) and reach about 30 ft (9 m) tall. Space plants about 20 ft (6.1 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.
Planning a row or hedge? Try the tree spacing calculator.
How Do You Prune a Siris Tree?
Prune Siris Tree while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.
If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.
How Do You Care for a Siris Tree in Winter?
Siris Tree is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.
How Do You Propagate a Siris Tree?
Siris Tree can be propagated through seeds, softwood cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to acle plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Siris Tree Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Siris Tree, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Siris Tree?
Siris Tree is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Siris Tree Need?
Siris Tree grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Siris Tree is native to southeast Asia and India. In cooler regions, grow Siris Tree as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Siris Tree is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Albizia genus — compare its care with other Albizia species on PlantoScan.
Albizia is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Siris Tree thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Albizia Species
Other Albizia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Albizia procera (Roxb.) Benth., family Fabaceae (first published in London J. Bot. 3: 89 (1844)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Siris Tree, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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