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Albizia julibrissin - Mimosa
Family Fabaceae
Botanical Name Albizia julibrissin
Common Name Mimosa, Silk-tree
Size 20 - 35' tall with a similar to wider spread.
Hardiness Zone 6 - 9
Culture Extremely adaptable
Ornamental Value Tropical flowers and foliage, wide-spreading habit.
Landscape Use This tree is not recommended for southern landscapes.
Key Identifying Characteristics Fern-like foliage, seedpods, lenticelled stems, brush-like flower.
Notable Cultivars 'Alba', 'Rosea'
Campus Location Ag: Third Creek bike trail
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