Persian silk tree (Albizia julibrissin) is in the Legumes family (Fabaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,196 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in June.
Nationally it blooms mainly from June to July, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Persian silk tree: observations by month (U.S.)
About Persian silk tree
Albizia julibrissin (Persian silk tree, pink silk tree) is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae, native to southwestern and eastern Asia.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Persian silk tree by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 653 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Georgia | 196 | June | May–Jul |
| Virginia | 165 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Texas | 123 | May | May–Jul |
| Tennessee | 115 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Mississippi | 108 | May | May–Jun |
| Alabama | 97 | June | May–Jun |
| Maryland | 95 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Kentucky | 93 | June | Jun–Jul |
| New Jersey | 88 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Pennsylvania | 73 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Florida | 66 | May | May–May |
| New York | 57 | July | Jul–Jul |
| South Carolina | 44 | June | May–Jun |
| Arkansas | 40 | June | May–Jul |
| Ohio | 33 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Delaware | 24 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Oklahoma | 20 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Louisiana | 18 | May | May–Jun |
| Missouri | 17 | June | Jun–Aug |
| West Virginia | 16 | July | Jun–Aug |
| District of Columbia | 15 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Oregon | 13 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Indiana | 7 | June | Jun–Aug |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Legumes)
White Clover
Red Clover
Texas bluebonnet
Bird's-Foot Trefoil
Rose Clover
Tomcat Clover
American hog-peanut
Purple Crownvetch
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Persian silk tree?
Nationally, June has the most observations, with the main season from June to July.
Where is Persian silk tree most often seen?
The most observations come from North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia.