Albizia julibrissin
Mimosa
Evergreen-Deciduous | Deciduous |
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Overall Mature Size | Medium |
Mature Height & Spread | 20-40' x 40-60' |
Exposure | Full sun |
Water | Medium, Low Water |
Flower Color | Pink |
Bloom Time | Summer |
Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Fall Color, Low Water Use |
Container Sizes | #5, #15, 24" box, 36" box |
Natural Growth Habit | Broad |
Sunset Garden Zones | 4-23 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 7B |
Plant Type | Tree |
Deciduous tree with fast growth up to 40′ tall and 60′ wide. The foliage is pale chartreuse green with a fern like light sensitive leaves. In summer puffs of pinks flowers appear above the foliage followed by seed pods. Prefers high summer heat. Full sun to partial shade with regular water. Beautiful tree to look down onto from a deck, patio, or hillside.