Albizia julibrissin Mimosa (Leguminosae) Deciduous tree

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Albizia julibrissin
Mimosa
Deciduous tree
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The Albizia julibrissin plant species is found in W. Asia and E. Asia - Iran to China. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mimosa. Some home gardeners know the variety as Acacia mollis. Acacia julibrissin.

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Latin Name:  Albizia julibrissin
Common Name:  Mimosa
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (Willd.)Durazz.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  12   Mature Width:  10

Habitat:  Open sunny ravines, forests and by rivers up to 2100 metres in the Himalayas[51, 158].

Propagation Notes: Seed - pre-soak 24 hours in hot water and sow March/April in a greenhouse or sow as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame[113]. Germinates in 2 - 3 months at 19°c. Scarification helps[133]. There are about 11,000 seeds to a pound, about 25 - 33% of which germinate[227]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots of fairly rich soil when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer and consider giving them some protection from the cold for their first winter or two outdoors[K]. Root cuttings, late winter in a greenhouse[113, 200]. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[200]. Suckers planted out in late winter[200].

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