Mimosa

Albizia julibrissin, Fabaceae

Zones

6–9

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorShade ProviderNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowModerateModerate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

LonganDimocarpus longan

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Wild StrawberryFragaria vesca

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Tipu TreeTipuana tipu

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Pigeon PeaCajanus cajan

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

SesbaniaSesbania grandiflora

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Coral TreeErythrina crista-galli

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationFodderMedicine

Common Questions

What zones does Mimosa grow in?

Mimosa grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

Is Mimosa a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Mimosa is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Mimosa?

Good companions for Mimosa include Longan, Wild Strawberry, Tipu Tree, Pigeon Pea, Sesbania.

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