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Silktree Mimosa, Albizia julibrissin

Silktree Mimosa, Albizia julibrissin; Photo June 04, 2006 in Glendale.

Silktree Mimosa, Albizia julibrissin	Silktree Mimosa, Albizia julibrissin

Silktree Mimosa Albizia julibrissin, Fabaceae Family ( Pea ),Silktree Mimosa: Also called Silk Tree, Mimosa, or Silky Acacia. Silktree is commonly known as Mimosa, it is a naturalized small ornamental tree from China. The twice-compound leaves with many fine leaflets and pink powderpuff flowers are very distinctive. After leafing-out in the late spring, the very fragrant flowers appear in June and continue off and on through the summer, followed by flat bean-like pods. The flowers are visited by insects, such as this bumblebee. Hummingbirds enjoy this tree. Drought and wind tolerant. Not Pool Friendly! First introduced into the U.S. in 1745. Warning: silk trees grow in a variety of soils, produce large seed crops, and resprout when damaged. This makes it is a strong competitor to native trees and shrubs in open areas. Dense stands of mimosa often severely reduce the sunlight and nutrients available for other plants in the area. It can become a serious problem along riparian areas. Height: 25 to 40 feet tall. 25 to 35 feet spread. Bark: Grayish-brown, thin, smooth. Trunk: 3 to 8 inches in diameter. Flowers: Pink powderpuff flowers, about 1½ inches long, arranged in panicles at the ends of branches. Blooming Time: Early June, then off and on during the summer. Leaves: Bipinnately compound; fern-like leaves, finely divided, 5 - 8 inches long by about 3 - 4 inches wide, alternating along the stems. Seeds: Flat straw -colored seedpods about 4 -6 inches long, and about 1/2 to 3/4 inch wide, containing light brown oval - shaped seeds about 1/2 inch in length. Found: Statewide. Uncommon landscaping plant in the Phoenix and Tucson areas. Elevation: Below 3,000 Feet. Habitat: Ornamental in lower elevations or Arizona. Native of Iran to Japan . Miscellaneous: The dropping flowers are a high maintance item. Flowering Photos Taken June 04, 2006 in Glendale.