Chocolate Fountain™ Mimosa Tree | Albizia julibrissin 'NCAJ1' PP #25,813
The Chocolate Fountain Mimosa stands tall, bringing a delightful touch of elegance and allure to any garden setting. This tree flourishes in USDA zones 6 to 10, adapting beautifully to different climates, which makes it a wonderful option for a wide range of plant enthusiasts. The lush, finely textured green leaves create a stunning backdrop all through the growing season, transforming into a lovely warm yellow as fall arrives. This tree truly shines with its stunning blooms—vivid pink, fluffy, pom-pom-like flowers that grace the garden in mid to late summer, drawing in delightful pollinators like bees and butterflies.
The Chocolate Fountain Mimosa grows to a height of 12-15 feet and spreads 12-20 feet wide, making it a lovely option for cozy yards or gardens of modest size. The branches, with their gentle curves, create a fountain-like silhouette, bringing a distinctive charm to your garden design.
This tree truly enhances any garden, offering the beauty of nature with minimal care needed. This plant welcomes bees, butterflies, and other helpful insects, making it a haven for pollinators. Yet, it often goes unnoticed by deer, making it an excellent selection for gardens situated in regions where deer are abundant. It’s also regarded as safe for pets, making it a great choice for homes with inquisitive furry friends.
For general care, place the Chocolate Fountain Mimosa in well-drained soil where it can bask in full sunlight for the best growth results. Ensure consistent watering during the initial growing season to nurture a robust root system, then taper off as the plant becomes established. Spread a layer of mulch at the base to keep the moisture in and ward off those pesky weeds. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain its shape and remove any dead or damaged wood. In early spring, apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to encourage robust growth and lively blossoms.
Plant Highlights:
- Growing Zone: 6-10
- Plant Brand: Plant Factory Choice
- Botanical Name: Albizia julibrissin 'NCAJ1' PP #25,813
- Foliage Color: Deep purple
- Flower Color: Pink fading to white
- Flower Fragrance: None
- Fall Color: Yes, turning yellow
- Type: Deciduous
- Mature Height: 15-20'
- Mature Width:10-15'
- Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
- Exposure: Sun
- Soil Needs: Moist well-drained, adaptable
- Water Needs: Occasionally, once established
- Pruning Needs: Recommended to prune crossed branches
- Awards:
- Grown by: The Plant Factory
Additional Highlights:
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Pet Friendly: Yes
- Reblooming: No
- Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes
- Drought Tolerant: Yes
- Salt Tolerant: Yes
Ordering:
Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
Shipping:
The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest-viable product ordered.
Summer/Winter Shipping Restrictions – Summer above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees
Just a heads up! We share pictures and videos on our site to showcase our products and highlight the quality of our growing process. However, depending on the season you purchase, you can receive a plant that is smaller or larger than what is presented. There's a chance you might see a plant blooming like the one on our site, but it's not guaranteed. We often trim off blooms since they don't travel well. When you buy our plants, think of it as a wonderful investment in your future garden! Enjoy the journey of nurturing them to their fullest potential.
What makes The Plant Factory a great option?
We grow our plants right here at our nursery! Our knowledgeable staff uses top-notch horticultural practices to make sure our plants are healthy and of the highest quality. We choose your plants with the same care and thoughtfulness as if we were picking them for ourselves. We aim to go above and beyond what our customers expect. We take pride in providing wonderful “out of the box” experiences, along with friendly customer service and speedy resolutions.
Note: We put pictures on our site to best represent our products, as an example of our quality as a grower. You may, however receive a smaller or larger plant than pictured depending on the season you buy. You may or may not get a plant blooming as shown on our site. We usually trim off blooms because they do not ship well. Your purchase of our plants should be considered an investment in your future garden and enjoy the process of growing it to its full potential.
Why The Plant Factory, Inc is a good choice?
Our plants are grown at our nursery. Our experienced staff use the best horticultural practices to ensure our plants are of the utmost health and quality. We select your plants as if we were buying them ourselves. Our standard goals are to exceed our customers’ expectations. We pride ourselves for great “out of the box” experiences with hassle-free customer service and quick resolutions.
