Albizia chinensis

Agro-ecological Zone
All zones
Growth rate Management practices Invasiveness Leafing Phenology Location
Fast Pruning Yes Deciduous/evergreen Uganda
Country Rainfall Temperature Altitude Soil
Uganda 1000-5000 0-2400 Thrives on lateritic alluvial soil but is tolerant to poor, saline and alkaline soils
Lugishu
Family Products Niche AFD Taxon AFD Link Useful Tropical Plant Taxon Useful Tropical Plant Link Ecological Services Prota Link
Mimosaceae Firewood, Charcoal, Timmber for furniture, Timber for construction, Gums/Resins Scattered in cropland Albizia chinensis Shade, Soil erosion control, Soil fertility improvement through nitrogen-fixing, Wind breakSoil fertility improvement through mulch/ leaves