Pest identification
What's eating my albizia julibrissin 'rosea'?
Mimosa webworm (Homadaula anisocentra)
Signs: Webbed grey tents of fused leaflets across the canopy; larvae skeletonize the foliage inside the tents, turning leaflets brown.
Control: Spray Bt or spinosad at first sign of webbing; repeat for second generation; hand-remove small webs promptly.
Scale insects
Signs: Waxy or cottony bumps on bark; branch yellowing, sooty mold, and weak growth in established infestations.
Control: Dormant horticultural oil spray; systemic drench insecticide for severe cases in spring.
Spider mites
Signs: Stippled, yellowing fine leaflets with fine webbing on undersides during hot dry summers.
Control: Increase watering frequency around the root zone; apply neem oil or a suitable miticide to leaf undersides.
Keep albizia julibrissin 'rosea' pest-free
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- Common albizia julibrissin 'rosea' problems & fixes
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- Albizia julibrissin 'Rosea' light requirements
- Full albizia julibrissin 'rosea' care guide
Albizia julibrissin 'Rosea' pests — FAQ
What is eating my albizia julibrissin 'rosea'?
Albizia julibrissin 'Rosea' shares the species' pest profile exactly. Mimosa webworm is the dominant threat, creating silken tents and defoliating leaflets through summer. Scale insects and spider mites are secondary concerns in warm, dry spells. Early Bt or spinosad application at first webbing is the most effective intervention for this cultivar.
How do I get rid of mimosa webworm (homadaula anisocentra) on albizia julibrissin 'rosea'?
Webbed grey tents of fused leaflets across the canopy; larvae skeletonize the foliage inside the tents, turning leaflets brown. Spray Bt or spinosad at first sign of webbing; repeat for second generation; hand-remove small webs promptly.
How do I get rid of scale insects on albizia julibrissin 'rosea'?
Waxy or cottony bumps on bark; branch yellowing, sooty mold, and weak growth in established infestations. Dormant horticultural oil spray; systemic drench insecticide for severe cases in spring.
How do I get rid of spider mites on albizia julibrissin 'rosea'?
Stippled, yellowing fine leaflets with fine webbing on undersides during hot dry summers. Increase watering frequency around the root zone; apply neem oil or a suitable miticide to leaf undersides.