Mimosa or Silk Tree
Albizia julibrissin
Description
Also known as 'Persian Silk Tree', the 'Mimosa' or 'Silk' tree is prized for its ornamental value due to its fragrant, fluffy pink flowers that bloom from May to July. Fruits appear from June through September. No fall color.
Another unusual characteristic is that the fern-like leaves fold at night or when touched. It is a fast-growing, short-lived, small-to-medium size deciduous tree.
- Botanical Name
- Albizia julibrissin
- Height
- 20-25'
- Width
- 15-20'
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Soil Type
- Alkaline Well Draining
- Bloom Time
- Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer
- Bloom Colors
- Pink
- Foliage Colors
- Light Green