The Mimosa Tree
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Albizia Julibrissin - Our Southern Mimosa Tree
Years later, when I went to Jacksonville State University and studied Botany, I learned so much more about it and learned to appreciate this beautiful tree in a whole new light. It was also the name of our yearbook. Of course, all of us who studied Botany called it our "Albizia Julibrissin" instead of just Mimosa.
We have several Mimosa Trees in our back yard and I am enjoying them very much. I look forward to the summer when the Hummingbirds find the blossoms. I am sure they enjoy the Mimosa Tree as much as I do.
Photo by Nancy Hellams
Our Mimosa Tree
Look closely at the whole video and you will see a surprise visitor
Look At The Delicate Mimosa Blossom
The blossom of the "Silk Tree"
The Mimosa is sometimes referred to as a "Silk Tree"
The blossoms do remind me of threads of silk.
It is also called the "sleeping tree"
because the leaves fold up at night.
Photo by Nancy Hellams
What is a Mimosa Tree?
Read more about the Mimosa Tree on Wikipedia - Albizia_julibrissin
The Leaf Of The Mimosa Tree
Look at all the shades of green!
Our Mimosas are around the pool and make me feel like I am deep in a jungle or somewhere in the tropics. Of course, they do make a mess and my hubby will probably get a strong urge to cut them down one day but until then I am going to enjoy them.
Mimosa Trees are not typically used for landscaping because they don't live as long as most trees. The Mimosa Tree usually does not live more than 50 years.
Photo by Nancy Hellams
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Wordwinder
Feb 12, 2012 @ 9:44 pm | delete
- The first thought that occurs to me whenever I see a Mimosa flower
Is revelation of the unknown, in a sudden burst of radiance and power.
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Alazan
Sep 2, 2011 @ 8:42 am | delete
- my grandmother use to have a mimosa tree but it kept repopulating all over so she cut it down. I have a fenced-in area that is 27feet in length, 16 feet in width and 12 feet in height. i want to put a mimosa tree in there with climbing roses on the fence. i am afraid it make dozens of others. what should i do???!!!!!!!!
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Dee
Aug 21, 2011 @ 4:47 pm | delete
- Hi Not sure if I have a mimosa tree or not, the powder puff flowers are exactly the same but the leaves appear to be a bit different. Mine looks more like a very large bush, it is about 8 feet tall (grew from a tiny nothing a year ago!) with very large weeping branches that span about 15 feet wide. It js certainly not large or sturdy enough to hang a swing from.
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Jewelsofawe
Aug 1, 2011 @ 2:59 pm | delete
- Pretty flowers!
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VKumar
Jul 29, 2011 @ 2:44 pm | delete
- These are just beautiful. Great Lens,
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The Mimosa Cocktail
A Southern Treat
Some Southern ladies occasionally enjoy a Mimosa Cocktail which is Champagne and Orange Juice. It looks very pretty to garnish with an orange slice. I have been to many a party that had a fountain of flowing Mimosas. There is something wonderful about placing your Champagne Flute in the fountain and watching this delicious mixture as it fills your glass.
Ahhh.....I had to set the stage for this picture so have my glass of orange juice and a bottle of Champagne. Should I go ahead and make myself a Mimosa?
Won't you join me?
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