SCIENTIFIC NAME: Albizia julibrissin 'Pos1'

COMMON NAME: Tropical Dream Mimosa Tree

GARDEN SIZE: 16 feet tall x 20 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 6 to 9

EXPOSURE: Full sun

WATER & SOIL: Tolerates moderate, periodic drought; grows easily in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soils

HABIT (FORM): Umbrella-shaped with soft green fern-like foliage

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; soft green fern-like leaves

FLOWERS: Sweetly scented, rich pink powder-puff blooms; blooms from summer through mid-September

PLANT ORIGIN: Asia

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a food source for local insects and wildlife.

FERTILIZING: May apply organic compost in the spring.

PRUNING: No pruning is necessary. If shaping is desired, may be trimmed during dormancy.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally considered mildly toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.

USES: Specimen, Shade