Mimosa Tree
Albizia julibrissin
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Mimosa Tree
Details:
Plant Facts Mature Height | 20 - 35 feet | Mature Spread | 25 - 30 feet | Soil Type | Widely Adaptable | Moisture | Drought Tolerant | Mature Form | Bushy | Growth Rate | Rapid | Sun Exposure | Full Sun | Flower Color | Light Pink, Thread Like | Fall Color | Green | Foliage Color | Green | P Size | Pink or Red | | 6-9 |
The Mimosa tree, Albizzia julibrissin, sometimes called Silk tree, was introduced to the United States in 1745 for use as an ornamental plant because of its unusual, attractive and fragrant pom-pom like flowers and interesting fern-like foliage.This deciduous tree is attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds. In gardens this tree grows to 20–30'. Mimosa trees are fast-growing but rather short-lived. It has a single trunk with smooth gray bark. Each bipinnate leaf is made up of hundreds of tiny leaflets coated in white hairs, giving the foliage a silvery cast. In late winter or spring the domed crown is decked in sprays of small, globular, golden yellow flower heads. It is able to survive winter in southern U.S., but flowers better in climates with a longer, drier summer.
Reviews:
Roots and septic tank?, 10/24/2006 8:57:25 AM
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Reviewer: konagirl
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I absolutely love our Mimosa tree in our backyard but my husband was told to cut it down since it was less than 30 feet from our septic tank (we have a well). I REALLY want to keep this beauty so if anyone has any info on whether or not the roots will invade the septic tank or pipes that would be wonderful! I have never seen so many butterflies or hummingbirds at one tree before.....mesmerizing!!
Answer from Nature Hills: Here is some information from our FAQ page about tree roots. The 30 feet from the septic tank may be too close. Generally, how deep and wide do tree roots grow?
90% of tree roots are located in the top two feet of the soil. The other 10% of the root system can go much deeper, 12 feet and more. Tree roots need oxygen to provide nourishment to the tree. There is more oxygen in the top two feet, so that is where the majority of the roots can be found.
Deep rooting depends on the species, the soil, and the availability of moisture. Very heavy and hard clay discourages deep root growth. Sandy or loamy soil allows for deeper root penetration. Heavy lawn watering encourages more surface rooting. Tree roots extend beyond the drip line of the tree canopy. As a general rule, the farther away the tree roots are from the tree, the smaller the roots are in circumference.
Will tree roots get into my sewer lines, water lines, swimming pool, or my septic tank leech fields?
The answer is yes if there is a leak and the leak is in the proximity of tree roots. Tree roots seek water. If a water source is available because of a leak, or an opening in a leech field line and there are tree roots in the area, they will quickly invade the area and take advantage of the available moisture.
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