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Mimosa Tree

Albizia julibrissin Durazz.

The Mimosa Tree has bright pink, fluffy flowers that look like little puffs! It’s a lovely tree to sit under.

Habitat: Gardens and yards

Appearance

The Mimosa Tree has a wide, flat-topped canopy and delicate fern-like leaves. Its most distinctive feature is its profusion of fluffy, pink-to-purple, powder-puff flowers with long stamens, making it look like a cloud of silk.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusAlbizia

Mimosa Tree

Interesting facts

Dry seed pods make a cool rattling sound when shaken by the wind.

It closes its fern-like leaves every night, just like it's going to sleep!

Its beautiful fluffy pink flowers are sometimes called "silk blossoms" or "sleeping tree."

Mimosa tree seeds can stay ready to sprout for an amazing 50 years or more!

Special abilities

Mimosa Tree can fold its fern-like leaves closed each night, like it's going to sleep, which helps it conserve energy.

Mimosa Tree has special root helpers that grab nitrogen from the air, fertilizing the soil for itself and nearby plants.

Mimosa Tree can endure dry spells using its deep roots and efficient water use, surviving even when water is scarce.

Measurements & details

Height: 5-12 m
Canopy Spread: 6-12 m
Is Edible: No
Trunk Diameter: 30-60 cm
Lifespan: 10-25 years
Fruit Type: Seed Pod (Legume)
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf Type: Semi-deciduous

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Gathers nectar and pollen from its abundant flowers.

pollinates

Painted Lady Butterfly

Vanessa cardui

Sips nectar, aiding flower pollination.

shelters

Blue Jay

Cyanocitta cristata

Builds nests and finds refuge in its branches.

eats

American Goldfinch

Carduelis tristis

Feeds on the numerous seeds found in its pods.

Traits

Deciduous

Discover the magic of plants that shed all their leaves during a particular season, often putting on a spectacular show of fall colors first. They get ready for a fresh start!

Shade Tolerant

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Broadleaf Tree

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Fragrant Flower

Discover flowers that release delightful scents into the air, enchanting our senses and attracting helpful insects. Take a moment to enjoy their sweet perfume!