# 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.

- **Category:** [Trees](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/tree)
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low
- **Habitat:** Gardens and yards
- **Also known as:** Albizia, Mimosa

![Mimosa Tree](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771426121/objects/4869.jpg)

## 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.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Plantae
- **Phylum:** Tracheophyta
- **Class:** Magnoliopsida
- **Order:** Fabales
- **Family:** Fabaceae
- **Genus:** Albizia

## 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

- **Sleepy Leaves:** Mimosa Tree can fold its fern-like leaves closed each night, like it's going to sleep, which helps it conserve energy.
- **Nitrogen Power-Up:** Mimosa Tree has special root helpers that grab nitrogen from the air, fertilizing the soil for itself and nearby plants.
- **Drought Defiance:** 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
- **Spread:** 6-12 m
- **Edible:** No
- **Size:** 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.
- **Shelter:** [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) — Builds nests and finds refuge in its branches.
- **Eats:** [American Goldfinch](https://www.snappit.app/explore/american-goldfinch) (*Carduelis tristis*) — Feeds on the numerous seeds found in its pods.

## Traits

- [Deciduous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/deciduous): Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
- [Shade Tolerant](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/shade-tolerant): Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
- [Broadleaf Tree](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/broadleaf-tree): Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
- [Fragrant Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fragrant-flower): Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
- [Rapid Growing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/rapid-growing): Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
- [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.

## Collections

- [Trees](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/trees)

## Safety

**Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify Mimosa Tree?

Compare leaves or needles, how they attach to the twig, buds, bark and the shape of the crown. Lobed leaves are useful clues, but several unrelated trees share a similar outline. Tree Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

### How tall is Mimosa Tree?

5-12 m

### How wide does Mimosa Tree spread?

6-12 m

### Is Mimosa Tree edible?

No

### How big is Mimosa Tree?

30-60 cm

### How long does Mimosa Tree live?

10-25 years

### Where is Mimosa Tree usually found?

Gardens and yards

### What kind of fruit does Mimosa Tree produce?

Seed Pod (Legume)

## More Trees

- [English Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/english-oak) (*Quercus robur*)
- [Sessile Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/sessile-oak) (*Quercus petraea*)
- [Northern Red Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/northern-red-oak) (*Quercus rubra*)
- [White Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-oak) (*Quercus alba*)

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Source: [Mimosa Tree: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/mimosa-tree)