Persian Silk Tree Live Plant, Albizia Julibrissin Mimosa Tree, Pink Flowering Ornamental Tree Starter

Persian Silk Tree Live Plant – Albizia julibrissin

Add delicate foliage and seasonal color to your outdoor garden with a live Persian silk tree, also commonly called a silk tree or mimosa tree. This deciduous ornamental tree is known for its finely divided, fern-like leaves and fluffy pink, silky-looking flowers.

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE

• Quantity: 1 live tree

• Common names: Persian silk tree, silk tree, mimosa tree

• Botanical name: Albizia julibrissin — confirm the identity of the plant being sold

• Foliage: Fine, fern-like green leaves

• Flower color: Pink, when mature and flowering

• Intended location: Outdoor planting

GROWING AND CARE

• Light: Full sun is preferred for healthy growth and flowering.

• Soil: Plant in well-draining soil. This tree can tolerate a range of soil conditions but does not thrive in persistently waterlogged ground.

• Water: Water regularly while the young tree establishes. Once established, adjust watering to local weather and soil conditions.

• Planting time: In climates with winter frost, planting after the danger of severe frost has passed is generally preferable.

• Growth habit: The tree typically develops a spreading, umbrella-shaped canopy as it matures.

• Seasonal behavior: This is a deciduous tree. It may lose its leaves during its dormant season and produce new growth when conditions become favorable.

MATURE SIZE AND FLOWERING
Mature Persian silk trees are often described as reaching approximately 20–40 feet tall, although size varies with climate, growing conditions, and pruning. The characteristic pink flowers generally appear in warmer months once the tree reaches flowering maturity.

A young starter plant may not flower for some time. Flowering, mature size, and growth rate are not guaranteed.

IMPORTANT ECOLOGICAL NOTE
Albizia julibrissin is considered invasive in some regions because it can spread by seed. Before purchasing or planting, check local invasive-species guidance and any restrictions that apply to your area. Choose a suitable planting location and avoid planting where the species is prohibited.

PLEASE NOTE
The original listing does not specify the plant's height, root condition, or whether a pot is included. Confirm these details before ordering so you know exactly what will arrive.

Live plants naturally vary in appearance and size. The plant shipped may look different from a mature flowering tree shown in reference photographs.

A distinctive ornamental tree for suitable outdoor landscapes where its cultivation is permitted.