Mimosa Tree Live Plant – Albizia Julibrissin | 8 Inch Persian Silk Tree | Pink Flowering Ornamental Tree

Add tropical-looking foliage and colorful summer blooms to your landscape with this live Mimosa Tree, also known as the Persian Silk Tree. Albizia julibrissin is a fast-growing deciduous tree admired for its delicate, fern-like foliage and fragrant pink, silky powder-puff flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. The leaves naturally fold at night, while mature trees develop a broad, spreading, umbrella-shaped canopy. After flowering, flat brown seed pods may develop and persist into winter. You will receive one young live plant approximately 8 inches tall. Please note that Albizia julibrissin can spread readily and is considered invasive in some regions, so check local planting recommendations or restrictions before growing outdoors.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Mimosa Tree plant
✔️ Approximately 8 inches tall
✔️ Healthy young Persian Silk Tree
✔️ Fast-growing ornamental flowering tree
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Mimosa Tree, Persian Silk Tree
Botanical Name: Albizia julibrissin
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Growth Stage: Young live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Adaptable; prefers well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate during establishment; more drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: Approximately 20–40 feet
Growth Habit: Fast-growing tree with a broad, spreading canopy
Foliage: Delicate, fern-like green leaves that fold at night
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Season: Late spring through summer
Flowers: Fragrant, silky, powder-puff-like blooms
Fruit: Flat brown seed pods
Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies
USDA Zones: Approximately 6–9
Container Friendly: Yes when young; best suited to landscape planting as it matures

💡 Care Tip: Plant your Mimosa Tree in a sunny location with well-draining soil and provide regular water while the young root system becomes established. Allow plenty of space for its broad mature canopy and prune when necessary to maintain the desired shape. Because this species can self-seed and spread aggressively in some climates, remove unwanted seedlings and seed pods when appropriate and verify that outdoor planting is permitted or recommended in your area.