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Growing Info

Scarification: Pour boiling water over seed , let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe. Another Method: file or sand through the outer seedcoat, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , keep moist

Other: Alternate Treatment, Soak in sulfuric or nitric acid for 15 to 30 minutes and wash under cold water for 5-10 minutes. USE CAUTION

Native to: Assam, China South-Central, East Himalaya, India, Iran, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet, West Himalaya

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Albizia julibrissinAlbizia julibrissin

Mimosa, Persian Silk Tree, Silk Tree

In Stock: 8.524 lb (Total:7.031lb)

Albizia julibrissin

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8.52 lb

0.18 lb AL

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Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

98%

Seeds per lb:

8,898

Quantity:

8.52 lb

Collected in:

China

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1835835

Characteristics

Growing Info

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , keep moist

Other: Alternate Treatment, Soak in sulfuric or nitric acid for 15 to 30 minutes and wash under cold water for 5-10 minutes. USE CAUTION

Native to: Assam, China South-Central, East Himalaya, India, Iran, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet, West Himalaya

Native

Introduced

Experience the elegance and allure of Albizia julibrissin, commonly known as Mimosa or Silk Tree. Native to the regions from Iran to Japan, this striking deciduous tree reaches heights of 20 to 40 feet, with a graceful, sprawling crown. Thriving in hardiness zones 6 to 9, Silk Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, revealing its stunning pink, powder-puff blooms from June to July. These fragrant flowers are not only showy but also attract a variety of pollinators, including butterflies.

Although it tolerates a variety of soil conditions, it flourishes best in rich, well-drained soils with regular watering. Adaptable to heat and drought, Silk Tree is a resilient addition to any garden landscape. However, gardeners be cautious: this tree is known for being invasive in certain regions, notably the southeastern U.S. Its rapid growth and prolific seeding can lead to unwanted spread, making maintenance a significant aspect of its care.

Albizia julibrissin is an attractive, albeit high-maintenance, choice for those seeking a unique ornamental feature. Its fern-like, bipinnate leaves offer a lush, tropical appeal, sensitive to touch and exhibiting a ballet-like closure at night. Yet, with its beauty comes challenges—a propensity for mimosa wilt and susceptibility to pests like the mimosa webworm, alongside a messy habit of shedding leaves, flowers, and seed pods.