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Albizia, Mimosa Tree, Pink Siris, Persian Silk Tree 'Ombrella'

Albiziajulibrissin

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Albizia (al-BIZ-ee-uh)
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Species
julibrissin (joo-lih-BRISS-in)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Normal, Illinois

Harper Woods, Michigan

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Normal, IL (Zone 5a) | December 2011 | positive

So far so good, 3 foot high and still growing. Anyone know when the blooms come? I mean how OLD the tree has to be before it blooms.

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