As you traverse through the breathtaking landscapes of Newcastle, you will come across exotic flora. The Persian silk tree is a botanical gem that remains hidden from many. Scientifically known as ...

Mimosa trees, also known as Persian silk trees, are fast-growing trees that require regular pruning. With its fragrant, puffy pink flowers from April to July and its feathery, fern-like foliage, this ...

Ornamental, deciduous tree to 10m, with 5-6m spread. Beautiful feature tree and shade tree. Has medicinal uses; its lightly scented flowers produce lots of nectar that attracts insects; timber can be ...

Our story starts quietly in a museum. In a cabinet. There, in the dark, sits a small batch of seeds: Persian silk tree seeds. They come from China. They were taken, probably secretly, from Beijing to ...