Silktree (aka, mimosa)
Common Name:
silktree (aka, mimosa)
Scientific Name:
Albizia julibrissin
Family:
Fabaceae
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Features
Fast growing multi-branched perennial tree. Key characteristics: bipinnately compound leaves, “fuzzy” pink flowers, speckled bark.
Description
Invasive tree species found throughout the southern US.