Images of the Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin)

Mimosa

Albizia julibrissin

Native to Asia and grown in the United States for its attractive flowers, this deciduous tree grows 5-12 m tall with a broad crown. Flowers consist of dense clusters of stamens 2-3 cm long that resemble white or pink silky threads. These sweetly scented flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Habitat:Full sun to partial shade, present along roadsides and in any disturbed habitat.

Growth Habit:Deciduous, small to medium-sized tree up to 12 m, with fast growth rate.

Bloom Time:Spring-summer.

Longevity:10-20 years.

Presence in US:AL AR AZ CA DE DC FL GA IL IN KY LA MD MA MS MO NC NJ NM NY OH OK PA SC TN TX UT VA WV

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This project was supported in part by NSF Grant IIS-03-25867 (ITR: An Electronic Field Guide: Plant Exploration and Discovery in the 21st Century) and by the Washington Biologists' Field Club.

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