mimosa

Albizia julibrissin Durazz.

Description from Invasive.org

Appearance
Albizia julibrissin is a small tree that is 10-50 ft. (3-15.2 m) in height, often having multiple trunks.
Foliage
It has delicate-looking, bi-pinnately compound leaves that resemble ferns.
Flowers
Flowering occurs in early summer, when very showy, fragrant, pink flowers develop in groups at the ends of the branches.
Fruit
Fruit are flat, 6 in. (15.2 cm) long seed pods that develop in the late summer.
Ecological Threat
Albizia julibrissin invades any type of disturbed habitat. It is commonly found in old fields, stream banks, and roadsides. Once established, mimosa is difficult to remove due to the long lived seeds and its ability to re-sprout vigorously. Albizia julibrissin is native to Asia and was first introduced into the U.S. in 1745. It has been widely used as an ornamental.

Resources


Selected Images from Invasive.org

View All Images at Invasive.org


Flower(s) in June
James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Foliage July
James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Flower(s)
Tony Pernas, USDI National Park Service, Bugwood.org
Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Flower(s)
Lesley Ingram, , Bugwood.org
Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Fruit(s) mature/immature
Franklin Bonner, USFS (ret.), Bugwood.org
Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Seed(s) seed pods
David J. Moorhead, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Tree(s)
James R. Allison, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Bugwood.org
Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Seed(s)
Steve Hurst, USDA NRCS PLANTS Database, Bugwood.org
Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Bark in November
James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Infestation Along a walking path.
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Infestation Adjacent to a Pecan orchard.
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Plant(s) Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 2: 331.
USDA NRCS PLANTS Database , USDA NRCS PLANTS Database, Bugwood.org
Additional Resolutions & Image Usage

Distribution