Seeds of the Albizia saman tree

Common name: Albizia saman Scientific name: Albizia saman Also known as: Samanea tree - Rain tree - Five o'clock tree - Shanker tree A large and old tree from the legume family, exceeding 25 meters in height, with a wide, spreading canopy reaching up to 20 meters in diameter. It has large, opposite, feathery leaves that close at night and during rain. Its dense, attractive pink flowers. • Flower of the Samanea tree: star-shaped flowers with dense, soft, pink stamens, characterized by the abundance of nectar that attracts bees during spring and summer. • Seeds and fruit of the Samanea tree: its fruits are pods up to 20 cm long, containing a cluster of dark seeds of varying sizes. • Growing season for the Samanea tree: planted outdoors during the moderate weather periods in autumn and spring, and can also be cultivated year-round in temperate regions and agricultural reserves. • Suitable climate and soil for the Samanea tree: loves sunlight, tolerant of heat and moderate drought, affected by frost, planted in fertile, well-drained soil. • Method of cultivating the Samanea tree: propagated by cuttings, also by seeds which are preferred to be soaked in warm water for one day before planting. Seeds are planted 1 cm deep in the soil and regularly watered until seedlings appear. • Benefits and uses: planted as an ornamental and shade tree, also cultivated for its attractive nectar-rich flowers that attract bees. • Native habitat of the Samanea tree: South America.