Mimosa Silk Tree

Description
Botanical Name: 
Albizia julibrissin

A native to Iran and central China.  A vase-shaped, often multi-stemmed, broad-spreading small tree, that forms a flat-topped crown.  Green leaves are alternate, bipinnately compound to 20" long, with 10 to 25 pinnae, each with 40 to 60 leaflets.  Leaflets are oblong, very oblique, 1/4" to 1/2" long.  Fruit pod is 5" to 7" long, 1" wide and light gray brown in color.  Extremely adaptable.  Will withstand drought, high pH, soil salinity, and high winds.  Foliage and silky pink flowers produce a tropical effect. The tree has a fast growth rate if given regular deep waterings.

Plant Characteristics
Plant Category: 
Trees-Shade & Ornamental
Name: 
Mimosa Silk Tree
Plant Type: 
Deciduous
Flower: 
Light to deep pink, fluffy, silky, in clusters.
Mature Size: 
30' tall x 35' wide
Water: 
Low, once established.
Exposure:: 
Full sun, part shade
Spacing: 
15'
Soil Type: 
Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained
Planting Time: 
Any season
Comments
Comments: 

Good patio tree, although it wil drop leaves, flowers, and seed pods.