Albizia Julibrissin / Silky Mimosa Genus - Albizia Species - Julibrissin Common name - Silky Mimosa Other names - Mimosa Tree, Persian Silktree, Pink Siris Pre-Treatment - Not-required Hardiness zones - 6 - 9 Height / spread - 20'-40' / 6 - 12 m / 25'-55' / 8 - 16 m Plant type - Small Tree Vegetation type - Deciduous Exposure - Full Sun Growth rate - Fast Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline Soil type - Clay, Loam, Sand Water requirements - Drought Tolerant, Average Water Care level - Easy Landscape uses - Mixed Border, Shade Trees Leaf / Flower color - Green, Lime Green / -- Plant growth rate - Fast Though pretty, Persian silktree is weak, fast-growing, invasive and short-lived. It is a small to medium-sized, hardy, deciduous tree native to central and eastern Asia, which has become naturalized in temperate regions globally. In the United States it has become naturalized in areas from California to New York. Pleasing feather leaves line the branches in summer and fold up at night. The compound leaves are comprised of many small, oval, leaflets of bright green. Fragrant, puffy, round flowers of white and rose-pink are produced in summer. These are visually appealing from afar and the main reason gardeners grow silktree. Insects pollinate the blooms and flattened, tan seed pods filled with seed follow. The small seeds germinate readily. Like most invasive species, this tree is quite adaptable. It grows best in full sun and most soils with average to good drainage. It’s hollow branches are so brittle that even thicker ones can be snapped in half by hand. Wind and snow storms are equally damaging. Silktree grows quickly and develops a dome-like canopy that offers dappled shade below. Landscape specimens can be severely pruned annually to maintain a shrubby form. Persian silktree is listed as a noxious invasive in many regions, including many cool subtropical and warm temperate areas. Investigate locally to see if growing this species is prohibited. This tree is quite adaptable. It grows best in full sun and most soils with average to good drainage. It’s hollow branches are so brittle that even thicker ones can be snapped in half by hand. Wind and snow storms are equally damaging. Silktree grows quickly and develops a dome-like canopy that offers dappled shade below. Landscape specimens can be severely pruned annually to maintain a shrubby form. Information source: www.Learn2Grow.com. Extra seeds The seeds are hand-selected. You will never receive fewer seeds than stated. We include extra seeds always as possible ! Packing The seeds are securely packed in plastic labeled bags. You will get every seed with printed germination instruction included. The online extended PDF version will be accesible as well. You will receive: Seeds packed in plastic labeled bags Printed germination instructions Shipping We will ship from FLORIDA, UNITED STATES on the same or next business day after payment cleared by USPS First Class Mail with the printed the propagation and germination instructions. But you should check additional Internet resources for proper germination methods. Delivery time depends on your location (we always ship on the same or next business day after cleared payment): US buyers - 2-5 days non-US buyers - 7-30 days. Discounts Powered by HobbySeeds