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Chocolate Fountain Mimosa Tree - 5 Gallon
SKU:
2094390-P
$76.99 - $279.99
- Weeping, fountain-like silhouette cloaked in deep purple, fern‑like foliage.
- Showy, pink, powder‑puff flowers in summer attract pollinators and add tropical flair.
- Compact small tree for warm regions—generally 15–20 ft. tall and 12–15 ft. wide.
- Easy‑care and waterwise once established; heat, coastal, and urban‑tolerant.
Chocolate Fountain Mimosa Tree (Albizia julibrissin ‘NCAJ1’ PP25,813) delivers dramatic color and movement: cascading branches draped in rich purple foliage and topped in summer with airy, pink silk‑tree blooms. Sized for patios, courtyards, and poolside plantings, it thrives in full sun and well‑drained soil, shrugging off heat and dry spells after establishment. Use it as a standout specimen or elevate containers with its elegant, pendulous form and season‑long contrast.
Plant Description
A small, deciduous, weeping mimosa with pendulous, fountain‑like branching and finely divided, fern‑textured leaves that emerge bronze‑green and mature to a saturated purple through the season.
Flowers
Summer‑blooming, fluffy pink “silk” flowers held above the foliage; lightly fragrant and attractive to bees and butterflies—perfect for bringing life to outdoor living areas.
Foliage & Color
Deep purple, bipinnate leaves create bold contrast against stone, stucco, and lighter plantings; color holds well through heat and humidity for a long season of interest.
Habit & Form
Graceful weeping tree with an arching canopy; ideal focal point for compact gardens or as a softening accent near water features and patios.
Sun Requirements
Full sun (6+ hours) produces the richest foliage color and best flowering; tolerates bright, open exposures including coastal sites.
Watering Needs
Water deeply and regularly the first growing season to establish roots; once established in the landscape, water during extended dry spells. Maintain more regular moisture when grown in containers.
Soil Requirements
Adaptable to poor to moderately fertile, well‑drained soils; avoid waterlogged conditions. A light spring feeding supports vigorous seasonal growth.
Growth & Size
Typically reaches about 15–20 ft. tall and 12–15 ft. wide in the ground; remains smaller when container‑grown, making it easy to scale for patios or courtyards.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 6–10; heat‑tolerant and well suited to warm, sunny climates.
Special Features
Easy‑care; waterwise once established; tolerant of coastal exposure and urban pollution; generally deer and rabbit resistant; excellent container specimen.
Landscape Uses
Statement specimen for small gardens; poolside or patio accent; dramatic container feature by entries; cooling shade along driveways and parking strips in hot climates.
Care Instructions
Plant at or slightly above grade in well‑drained soil. Mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch off the trunk. After establishment, irrigate during prolonged droughts. Prune, if needed, in late winter to refine the outline—natural weeping form requires minimal shaping.
Container Tips
Use a large, well‑draining pot and a gritty, well‑aerated mix. Position in full sun. Water thoroughly when the top inch of mix dries, and feed lightly in spring. Pots will limit ultimate size, simplifying placement near seating areas.
- Weeping, fountain-like silhouette cloaked in deep purple, fern‑like foliage.
- Showy, pink, powder‑puff flowers in summer attract pollinators and add tropical flair.
- Compact small tree for warm regions—generally 15–20 ft. tall and 12–15 ft. wide.
- Easy‑care and waterwise once established; heat, coastal, and urban‑tolerant.
Chocolate Fountain Mimosa Tree (Albizia julibrissin ‘NCAJ1’ PP25,813) delivers dramatic color and movement: cascading branches draped in rich purple foliage and topped in summer with airy, pink silk‑tree blooms. Sized for patios, courtyards, and poolside plantings, it thrives in full sun and well‑drained soil, shrugging off heat and dry spells after establishment. Use it as a standout specimen or elevate containers with its elegant, pendulous form and season‑long contrast.
Plant Description
A small, deciduous, weeping mimosa with pendulous, fountain‑like branching and finely divided, fern‑textured leaves that emerge bronze‑green and mature to a saturated purple through the season.
Flowers
Summer‑blooming, fluffy pink “silk” flowers held above the foliage; lightly fragrant and attractive to bees and butterflies—perfect for bringing life to outdoor living areas.
Foliage & Color
Deep purple, bipinnate leaves create bold contrast against stone, stucco, and lighter plantings; color holds well through heat and humidity for a long season of interest.
Habit & Form
Graceful weeping tree with an arching canopy; ideal focal point for compact gardens or as a softening accent near water features and patios.
Sun Requirements
Full sun (6+ hours) produces the richest foliage color and best flowering; tolerates bright, open exposures including coastal sites.
Watering Needs
Water deeply and regularly the first growing season to establish roots; once established in the landscape, water during extended dry spells. Maintain more regular moisture when grown in containers.
Soil Requirements
Adaptable to poor to moderately fertile, well‑drained soils; avoid waterlogged conditions. A light spring feeding supports vigorous seasonal growth.
Growth & Size
Typically reaches about 15–20 ft. tall and 12–15 ft. wide in the ground; remains smaller when container‑grown, making it easy to scale for patios or courtyards.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 6–10; heat‑tolerant and well suited to warm, sunny climates.
Special Features
Easy‑care; waterwise once established; tolerant of coastal exposure and urban pollution; generally deer and rabbit resistant; excellent container specimen.
Landscape Uses
Statement specimen for small gardens; poolside or patio accent; dramatic container feature by entries; cooling shade along driveways and parking strips in hot climates.
Care Instructions
Plant at or slightly above grade in well‑drained soil. Mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch off the trunk. After establishment, irrigate during prolonged droughts. Prune, if needed, in late winter to refine the outline—natural weeping form requires minimal shaping.
Container Tips
Use a large, well‑draining pot and a gritty, well‑aerated mix. Position in full sun. Water thoroughly when the top inch of mix dries, and feed lightly in spring. Pots will limit ultimate size, simplifying placement near seating areas.
