Albizia julibrissin – Young Plant (Persian Silk Tree / Mimosa Tree) – 9cm Pot

Albizia julibrissin, commonly known as the Persian Silk Tree or Mimosa Tree, is a beautiful ornamental and traditional herbal tree valued for its delicate fern-like foliage and distinctive silky pink summer flowers. Native to Asia, this elegant tree brings an exotic feel to gardens. Being a member of Fabaceae plant family, Albizia julibrissin is easy to grow and adds nitrogen to the soil.

This young Albizia julibrissin plant in a 9cm pot is perfect for gardeners, herbalists, and plant collectors looking to grow the Persian silk tree from an early stage. With proper care, it develops into a graceful spreading tree with soft, feathery leaves and striking pink “silk” flowers that appear in summer. 

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Albizia julibrissin
• Common names: Persian Silk Tree, Mimosa Tree, Silk Mimosa
• Plant type: Deciduous ornamental tree
• Pot size: 9cm nursery pot
• Height on dispatch: Approx. 10–20cm (seasonal variation)
• Growth habit: Fast-growing tree with spreading canopy
• Origin: Grown from seed in our nursery in Wicklow, Ireland.

The Albizia julibrissin tree is widely grown as an ornamental garden tree thanks to its airy foliage and eye-catching flowers that resemble soft pink powder puffs.

Description

The Persian silk tree (Albizia julibrissin) produces elegant, fern-like foliage made up of many tiny leaflets that create light, dappled shade beneath the canopy. As the tree matures, it produces spectacular fragrant pink silk flowers in summer which attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.

Because of its unique foliage and graceful structure, Albizia julibrissin is often planted as a feature tree in ornamental gardens, wildlife or permaculture gardens, and warm sheltered landscapes.

As a member of the legume family, Albizia species can also help improve soil health through nitrogen fixation, making them beneficial in ecological and permaculture garden designs.

Growing Conditions

The Albizia julibrissin tree is relatively easy to grow and thrives in sunny, sheltered positions.

• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerant of poor soils
• Water: Moderate watering while establishing
• Position: Warm, sheltered location recommended
• Hardiness: Young plants may need winter protection in colder climates

Once established, Albizia julibrissin grows quickly and can reach 5–12 metres tall with a broad spreading canopy.

Garden & Wildlife Benefits

Growing an Albizia julibrissin tree offers several benefits:

• Beautiful ornamental pink silk flowers in summer
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators
• Provides light dappled shade for garden seating areas
• Adds a tropical or Mediterranean feel to the garden

Supplied Plant

You will receive:

• 1 × Albizia julibrissin young plant
• Supplied in a 9cm nursery pot
• Healthy young plant ready to grow on in a larger container or plant in the garden

Plants are grown naturally and size may vary slightly depending on the season.