Mimosa Silk Tree, Albizia julibrissin, Seeds (Fast, Hardy, Fragrant)

Description: Mimosa Silk Tree, Albizia julibrissin, Seeds Hardy, Adaptable, Fast Growth, Easy to Grow, Showy Fragrant Flowering Tree, Bonsai, Attracts Hummingbirds, Bees and Butterflies, Wildlife Food/Shelter, Heat Tolerant Native to Asia (Iran to Japan), Mimosa or Silk Tree is a fast growing, small to medium sized deciduous tree that typically grows in a vase shape to 20 to 40 feet tall with a spreading, flattened, often umbrella-like crown. It is noted for its bipinnate compound dark green leaves (to 20” long) which have a delicate, lacy, fern like appearance, (Sensitive leaflets close up when touched and at night). Silky, pink puffy pompom blooms, two inches in diameter, appear in abundance from late June to September creating a spectacular sight for a long summer bloom. Flowers are fragrant and are very attractive to Butterflies, Bees and Hummingbirds. Flowers give way to flat bean like seed pods to 7 inches long, which persist into winter. Leaflets fall to the ground after frost, producing no fall color. Although rather short-lived (10 to 20 years), Mimosa is popular for use as a terrace or patio tree for its light, dappled shade and tropical effect. Its deciduous nature allows the warming sun to penetrate during the winter. The bark or cortex is used to cure bruises and as a vermicide. The seeds are used as a food for livestock and wildlife. Genus name honors Filippo degi Albizzia who introduced the genus to Italy in 1749. Other Names: Silktree, Persian silk tree, pink sirisZone: 6 to 9 Cold Hardy to -15 Degrees F (Not reliably winter hardy in USDA Zone 5)Growth Rate: FastPlant Type: Small to medium sized flowering deciduous treeFamily: FabaceaeNative Range: Asia Height: 20 to 40 feet Spread: 20 to 30 feet Shape: Vase shaped, often multi-stemmed, flat top crown.Bloom Time: June-SeptemberBloom Color: Pink Flower/Fruit: Fragrant, light to deep pink, silky, pompom flowers all summer. 5 to 7 inch gray-brown seeds pods.Sun: Full Sun to Light ShadeFall Color: NoneDrought Tolerance: HighWater: Medium Maintenance: High: Short-lived; subject to vascular wilt disease and mimosa web worm. Self-seeding can produce numerous seedlings. Falling leaves, flowers and seed pods can pose significant clean-up problems if trees are planted near homes.Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Plant tolerates a number of adverse conditions including poor soils and drought. Thrives in high summer heat.Culture: Good summer color. Attracts Hummingbirds, Bees and Butterflies. Reseeds.Uses: Popular for use as a terrace or patio tree for its light, dappled shade and tropical effect. Sowing Albizia julibrissin Seeds:Mimosa Silk Tree seeds possess a thick, impermeable seed-coat which prevents or significantly retards germination.For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.Scarify: Pour Hot water over seed. Soak in water for 24 hours. Repeat process on seeds that did not imbibe.Stratify: NoneGermination: Sow 1/4” DeepFor more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please try the following link:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination:Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details.Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing.Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing.Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes.I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. Shipping and Discounts:All items are set up to automatically discount as follows:1. 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Price: 2.3 USD

Location: Elko, Nevada

End Time: 2024-08-30T23:51:06.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.6 USD