Chocolate Fountain™ Mimosa Tree

Albizia julibrissin 'NCAJ1' PP #25,813

Pronunciation: al-BIZ-ee-uh ju-lee-BRI-sin
SKU #01392
6-10

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The first and only of its kind! Dramatic, deep purple, fern-like foliage graces the pendulous, weeping habit, enhanced by delicate pink flowers in summer. An elegant accent for smaller spaces or containers. This small tree doesn't mind the heat and is tough, trouble-free and drought resistant in the landscape. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established water during dry spells.
SIZE: Grows 15 to 20 ft. tall, 12 to 15 ft. wide; grows smaller in containers.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10

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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitWeeping
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseContainer, Poolside
Design IdeasUse this dwarf weeping tree with unique foliage color to accent smaller landscapes in warm climates. Plant along driveways and parking strips to create shade and a cooling effect. Silk tree is an historically correct tree for front or back lawns of Victorian homes. A beautiful accent to Spanish architecture, ranches and Santa Fe designed homes. Equally suited to shading tropical gardens filled with understory exotics.
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorPurple
Companion PlantsCalifornia Lilac (Ceanothus); Rose (Rosa); Coneflower (Echinacea); Russian Sage (Perovskia); False Cypress (Chamaecyparis)
Care InstructionsGrows easily in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established in the landscape, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate, periodic drought, particularly in coastal regions. In containers, continue to water regularly. Feed in early spring.
Details
Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitWeeping
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseContainer, Poolside
Design IdeasUse this dwarf weeping tree with unique foliage color to accent smaller landscapes in warm climates. Plant along driveways and parking strips to create shade and a cooling effect. Silk tree is an historically correct tree for front or back lawns of Victorian homes. A beautiful accent to Spanish architecture, ranches and Santa Fe designed homes. Equally suited to shading tropical gardens filled with understory exotics.
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorPurple
Companion PlantsCalifornia Lilac (Ceanothus); Rose (Rosa); Coneflower (Echinacea); Russian Sage (Perovskia); False Cypress (Chamaecyparis)
Care
Care InstructionsGrows easily in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established in the landscape, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate, periodic drought, particularly in coastal regions. In containers, continue to water regularly. Feed in early spring.

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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.