Mimosa Tree
Albizia julibrissin · Deciduous Broadleaf Hardwood
Plant Family
Fabaceae
Tree Category
Ornamental Shade and Flowering Tree
Variety / Cultivar
Standard species or 'Ombrella' (common shade-vase cultivar)
Hardiness Zones
Thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 6 through 9, adapting well to hot summers and mild winters
About This Tree
A small to medium deciduous tree with an open, flat-topped or umbrella-like spreading canopy, featuring delicate fern-like foliage and fragrant pink pom-pom flowers that bloom abundantly over a long season
Leaf Characteristics
Bipinnately compound leaves, up to 20 inches long, divided into numerous small leaflets creating a fine, feathery, fern-like texture that folds up at night
Bark Characteristics
Smooth, light grey-brown bark that remains relatively thin and smooth even as the tree matures, sometimes developing subtle vertical striations
Growing Information
Origin Region
Asia, spanning from Iran to China and Japan; widely naturalized globally
Growing Season
Spring leaf out with feathery foliage, prolific pink puffball blooming from late spring through mid-summer, followed by flat seed pods, and winter dormancy
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun for best flowering and form; moderate to low water needs once established, showing high drought tolerance
Mature Size
Reaches a height of 20 to 40 feet with an equal or greater spread, growing at a fast rate with a relatively short lifespan of 20 to 30 years
Special Characteristics
Highly valued for its striking, exotic pink flowers and tropical appearance; known to be invasive in certain regions due to prolific self-seeding
Wildlife & Ecology
Attracts numerous pollinators, particularly bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds seeking nectar; seeds are sometimes consumed by birds and small mammals