Mimosa
Albizia julibrissin
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Deciduous Tree
Plant Family: Fabaceae
Plant Description: A small, showy, fast-growing deciduous tree. Branches spread out forming a domed crown. Bipinnately compound mid to dark green leaves are fern-like. Fluffy pink flower heads bloom throughout the summer eventually turning to long seed pods. Very tolerant of many soil types and very resistant to drought but will grow better with sufficient irrigation. Susceptible to many diseases. Average life-span is 10-20 years. Known to be very invasive in many areas of the United States. Not known to be invasive in Utah, but plant with care.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Tree - Deciduous
Plant Care: Tree - Deciduous (single-stemmed woody plants that lose their leaves every winter): Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most trees. With spring blooming trees, prune after the blooms are spent. Choose species that are resistant to pest damage. Monitor the tree for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis. Protect the trunk especially where maintenance activities, such as mowing, may cause damage. Newly planted trees in areas with high exposure should have the trunk protected during the winter.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 15-25' tall x 25-35' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Tree, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Dark Green, Green
Bloom Colors: Pink, White
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Aug
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 6 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- A Desert with Altitude
Garden Staff Tips & Insights:
Blooms attract many butterflies and hummingbirds.
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