Mimosa Tree

Albizia julibrissin

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Light
Water
Moderate water; irrigate deeply across the root zone and allow the upper soil to dry between waterings. Young trees need more frequent watering; established trees require supplemental summer irrigation in Phoenix.
Description
A small to medium ornamental tree with feathery foliage, a spreading canopy, and fragrant pink powder-puff flowers. Hardy in Zone 9b, but Phoenix’s extreme heat and dry air can stress it.
Deciduous / Evergreen
Growth Rate
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Seeds and pods toxic to pets and livestock if ingested
Care Instructions

Light: Full sun to light shade; afternoon shade and protection from reflected pavement or wall heat are beneficial in Phoenix.

Water: Moderate water; irrigate deeply across the root zone and allow the upper soil to dry between waterings. Young trees need more frequent watering; established trees require supplemental summer irrigation in Phoenix.

Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; tolerates some alkalinity but may develop iron chlorosis in highly alkaline soil. Avoid waterlogged locations.

Mature size: Typically 20–35 feet tall and 25–40 feet wide.

Bloom: Late spring through summer, with flowering affected by extreme heat and water stress.

Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous.

Growth rate: Fast with adequate water and favorable conditions.