Albizia Lebbeck (Woman's Tongue Tree)

The Woman's Tongue Tree (Albizia lebbeck) is one of the great shade trees of the tropics — fast-growing, wide-spreading, and remarkably tough. At 3.5–4.0 m tall with a substantial 80–90 mm caliper trunk, supplied in a generous 240L pot, this is a premium specimen that delivers an immediate canopy and a commanding presence. Its broad, umbrella-shaped crown of fine, feathery foliage creates deep, cooling shade — exactly what UAE gardens need most.

Key Features

• Premium specimen size — 3.5–4.0 m height, 80–90 mm caliper, in a 240L pot for immediate impact
• Wide, spreading umbrella canopy — one of the best shade trees available for UAE gardens
• Fragrant cream-yellow powder-puff flowers — a beautiful and distinctive seasonal display
• Fast-growing and highly adaptable — establishes quickly in UAE conditions
• Exceptionally drought and heat-tolerant once established

Why It Works in the UAE

Albizia lebbeck is a proven performer across the Gulf and wider Middle East, widely planted in parks, roadsides, and large gardens for its outstanding shade and rapid establishment. It thrives in full sun and intense heat, tolerates sandy and loamy soils, and once established, requires minimal water. Its nitrogen-fixing root system also improves soil quality over time — a practical benefit for UAE gardens where soil enrichment is always welcome.

Care Snapshot

Light: Full sun — thrives in direct UAE sunlight
Water: Deep watering every 7–10 days during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature
Soil: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil; tolerates a range of soil types
Fertilizer: Slow-release fertilizer at planting; light feed in spring
Pruning: Prune in late winter to shape and manage canopy spread if needed

What You'll Receive

One Albizia lebbeck (Woman's Tongue Tree) in a 240L pot, approximately 3.5–4.0 m in height with a trunk caliper of 80–90 mm. A premium, specimen-grade shade tree with a well-established root system, ready for planting. Ideal for large gardens, parks, driveways, commercial landscapes, and anywhere generous shade is the priority. Appearance may vary slightly from photos. Seed pods may rattle in the wind — a characteristic trait of this species.