20 seed packet
 
The fern like leaves with little puffs of pink rampant upon it was just stuning. The pom pom flowers remind me of the pink tufts of Dr. Suess' truffala trees in The Lorax.  
 
The flower scent is pleasant and fragrant. The leaves are sensitive and the sides will fold together if touched and close at night.
 
Mimosa is loved and hated in equal measures. Here in zone 5a/6b, mimosa is not the easiest tree to propagate as we are at the edge of its hardiness zones. It is considered an uncommon ornamental. In warmer climates, it can become invasive and is regulated in some areas. I can not ship to DC, FL, GA, KY, LA, MA, NC, NJ, SC, TN, VA, and WV or internationally.
 
Albizia julibrissin
Type: Diciduous
Wood Type: Soft wood, brittle/weak
Uses: Flowering, ornamental, shade tree, nitrogen fixing companion planting tree, bonsai
Hardiness Zone: 6-10
Sunlight: Full sun 6+ hours, 8-10 is best, unfiltered Water Requirements: Low, tolerates drought
Soil Quality: Not picky, can tolerate bad and rocky soil
Soil Chemistry: 4.6-5 pH
Fertilize: Not necessary, roots can produce their own nitrogen
Growth Rate: Fast
Bloomtime: May-August
Attracts: Butterflies, bees, hummingbirds
Critter Resistant: Resistant to deer
Critter attractant: No
Harvest: Bark and flowers for medicinal and teas
Pruning: Often lose branches, prune as necessary to keep breaks clean
Pests: Mimosa webworm, shot hole borer, mites
Diseases: Mimosa vascular wilt, armillaria fungus, root rot, cottony cushion scale
Reseeds: Yes
Propagation: Seed and stem cuttings
Garden Style: Oriental, drought, eclectic, food forest companion kept pruned
Companions: Lilac, Russian sage, false cypress,
Allergy Potential: Possible, not common
WARNINGS: Seeds contain a neurotoxin that can be toxic to people, dogs and livestock, can be invasive