Chocolate Mimosa is a small to medium-sized tree that typically reaches a height of 20 to 30 feet. It features finely divided, fern-like leaves that emerge as a deep burgundy or chocolate brown color, hence its name. In late spring and summer, the tree is adorned with fluffy, pink, powder puff-like flowers that create a beautiful contrast against the dark foliage.
This Mimosa variety thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is relatively low-maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. The Chocolate Mimosa is also known for its excellent heat and drought tolerance.
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Origins: |
Asia (Iran to Japan) |
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Height: |
15’ - 20’ |
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Spread: |
10’ - 15’ |
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Spacing: |
12’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance. Wilt and mimosa web worm can be a serious problem. Weak limbs should be protected from high winds/ice damage. Falling leaves, flowers, and pods can cause significant cleanup. Highly flammable.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Zen Gardens, Pollinator Garden, and Foundation Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hakone Grass, Hosta, Corkscrew Hazel
IMAGES: Photoset by Famartin, Mimosa-Silk Tree 'Summer Chocolate' leaves and flowers along Applegrove Court in the Franklin Farm section of Oak Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, (1) 2019-06-23 13 31 37 CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) 2019-06-23 13 32 14, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) 2019-06-23 13 33 23 Mimosa-Silk Tree 'Summer Chocolate' blooming along Applegrove Court in the Franklin Farm section of Oak Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, CC BY-SA 4.0 (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Albizia julibrissin Summer Chocolate 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
