Ombrella™ Mimosa
Albizia julibrissin 'Boubri'
Overview
Ombrella™ Mimosa is the perfect tree for any garden. It's beautiful, easy to care for and drought tolerant. With its eye-catching cascading foliage, it provides a dramatic night-time show when lit up, creating a dreamy romantic evening. Furthermore, the butterfly-shaped pink flowers give it a unique look, making it a desirable ornamental for a garden. During bloom, it provides food and shelter for hummingbirds, bees and other native wildlife. The moisture-retention feature of the leaves that fold at night makes it an effective water-saving tree. Honestly, Ombrella™ Mimosa is too good to be real!
Care Guide
Watering
Mimosa should be watered deeply each time, whenever the top 2 inches of the soil feels dry. Generally, it is suggested that the plant should be watered every 7-14 days during the summer months, and every 2-3 weeks during the colder months. Be sure to not over water your Mimosa as this can cause root rot.
Light
Mimosa requires full sun for best growth and flowering. It will perform best when it gets 6 to 8 hours of full sun each day. While it can survive in part sun, flowering will be reduced and its foliar health will be affected. Furthermore, Mimosa prefers warm temperatures and protection from cold, windy, and frosty weather--so it's not ideal for growing in regions with cold, harsh winters.
Soil
Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 6-6.
Pruning
Mimosa should be pruned in late winter or early spring before the new growth begins. Prune selectively to create an upright, shrubby habit instead of a sprawling 1. Remove no more than 1/3 of the plant's growth annually to control the size of the shrub. To maintain a dense, bushy appearance, selectively prune the stems to a diameter of 1/8 inch, and remove stems below the lowest main inranches to encourage the growth of multiple trunks. Occasional minor pruning and shaping of the canopy and cutting back dead wood can also be done to improve the overall appearance of the Mimosa.
Propagation
Air Layering Propagation, Grafting Propagation, Cutting, Division, Seed Propagation
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Butterflies.
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Deer resistant, Drought resistant.
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