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

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Albizia (al-BIZ-ee-uh)
Species: julibrissin (joo-lih-BRISS-in)
Cultivar: Ombrella

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Pink

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

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