Mimosa tree, Silk Tree or Albizzia julibrissin. Albizzia 'Summer Chocolate' is a purple leafed cultivar. Mimosa Tree Nurseries. Mimosa trees have been in the USA for over 200 years and is used mainly as an ornamental tree. USA, United States, Mail Order Nurseries, Specialist Nurseries,Retail Nurseries, Wholesale Nurseries, Plant Nurseries and United States Export Nurseries.
Silk Trees or by the botanical name Albizia julibrissin, is a deciduous tree orininally from Japan and Asia. The pink feathery foliage, and long silky flower stamens in creamy white to pinks in summer make this a real feature tree.
Mimosa Trees are excellent as a shade tree or screen tree.
Albizia like a position in full sun, and a prefer a well drained soil, they are regarded as hardy and drought tolerant, and may be espaliered for an interesting effect. Growing to 6m.
Albizzia 'Summer Chocolate' is a purple leafed species.
