Summer Chocolate Mimosa Silk Tree
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Summer Chocolate Mimosa Silk Tree |
| Botanical Name | Albizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate' |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Shade |
| Mature Height | 15 to 20 ft |
| Mature Width | 12 to 15 ft |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Bloom Color | Pink |
| Bloom Interest | Showy |
| Bloom Period | June to July |
| Seasonal Interest | Summer |
| Foliage Color | Bronze-green, Compound |
| Foliage Type | Fern-like |
| Fall Color | Insignificant |
| Attributes | Drought Tolerant |
| Attracts Butterflies | Yes |
| Attracts Birds | No |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 to 10 |
| Zoned for KC Region | No |
| Water Preference | Moist,well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Moderate |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Water deeply if rainfall is less than 1" per week especially for the first 3 years after planting. After roots are established, water deeply in extreme weather situations. |
| Fertilize Notes | According to Missouri Department of Conservation, trees seldom need to be fertilized even when planting. But it may be used to increase growth rates. If the tree is weak or distressed, fertilizer should only be applied sparingly. |
| Prune Notes | Long drooping branches are prone to breakage. Light pruning can help strengthen the branches and can be done at anytime of the year. However, pruning when dormant will insure flowering in summer. |