Siris (Albizia lebbeck), also known as the Woman’s Tongue Tree, is a large deciduous tree native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It can grow up to 30 meters tall and has a spreading canopy of fern-like bipinnate leaves.

Habitat: Albizia lebbeck thrives in tropical and subtropical regions, often found in open forests, along riverbanks, and in parks and gardens. It prefers well-drained soils but can tolerate some drought once established.

• Light: Requires full sun for optimal growth.
• Soil: Adapted to a wide range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils.
• Watering: Moderate watering is needed, particularly during the growing season. It is drought-tolerant once mature.
• Maintenance: Prune to remove dead or crowded branches and to maintain a desired shape. Propagation is commonly done through seeds.

Additional Information: Albizia lebbeck is valued for its ornamental beauty, providing shade and shelter. Its wood is used in construction and carpentry, and various parts of the tree have medicinal properties in traditional systems of medicine.