Full Sun
Light watering
Tender
10b
USDA zone
2°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
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spring
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autumn
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winter
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Mimosa Overview
Acacia is a large genus containing over 1000 shrubs and tree species from the Fabaceae family. Some species are native to island locations such as Madagascar and Reunion island. Twelve are native to Asia and the remaining majority (over 900) native to Australasia. They are grown for their small flowers with a sweet scent and also have attractive foliage. These plants are mostly low maintenance, and established plants will only need a light prune after the flowers have gone over. Any suckers appearing at the base can be removed when spotted. Younger plants can be shaped in mid-spring [after the frosts]. A. dealbata and A. baileyana can be trained as standards [single, clear stems], while A. longifolia and A. melanoxylon are suitable to create multi-stemmed bushes. A. cultriformis, A. saligna and A. verticillata are more suitable if being grown as informal hedges as they will tolerate light clippings.
Common problems with Mimosa
How to propagate Mimosa
Seed
Cuttings
Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Special features of Mimosa
Drought resistant
Attractive flowers
Attractive leaves
Other uses of Mimosa
Tiny flowers composed of massed stamens, and for their foliage.
Trees to Propagate by Root Cuttings
Winter tree roots are packed full of carbs, giving cuttings the best chance to get established.
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