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Plant details
Mimosa makes a beautiful evergreen shrub for the conservatory or greenhouse. In very sheltered areas, it can be grown outdoors. It has silvery leaves which are complemented by long, fragrant yellow flowerheads in winter and spring. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it their prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
Family: Mimosaceae
Genus: Acacia
Species: dealbata
Plant type: Evergreen shrub
Flower colour: Yellow
Feature: Flowers
Sun exposure: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained/light
Hardiness: Tender
Skill level: Experienced
Height: 2500cm
Spread: 700cm
Time to plant seeds: February to June
Flowering period: February to April
Reader reviews
suzane
I live in France and when we moved in 7 years ago very cold weather turned my lovely mimosa tree black overnight. I was advised to cut it back to the floor which I did and now have masses of 8ft high mimosa shoots which have sprung from the roots and form a mass of yellow flowers. I have had to cut it back to the ground twice since the first time and it never seems to suffer.
toptotti
I too have a 4 year old mimosa which DOES seem to have suffered from the extreme cold. Previously it has coped being slightly frost burned, but now the whole top of the plant has gone brown and brittle and I am wondering if it is worth trying to cut right back in the hope that some life is still left somewhere! the plant is quite substantial (6' tall, girth 10" or so). any advice welcome.
nasturtium2009
my mimosa is inthe garden protected from easterly winds.It seems to have survived the severe recent rosts and snow.It is about 4or 5 years old and inclined to bend.Currently I stake and tie it.Will it grow more upright if I prune it, and is this advisable, if so when is the best time?
sprouters
Mimosa is an infestant in Portugal ! see the link http://www1.ci.uc.pt/invasoras/index...abela=especies
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