Mimosa Summer Chocolate

Albizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'(Trees)

'Summer Chocolate' is not your grandmother's typical green-leafed mimosa. It joins the Forest Pansy Redbud, Japanese Maple and Purple-Leaf Plum as a wonderful burgundy addition to the landscape. This fast growing deciduous tree is one of the last to leaf out in Spring, but when it does, it continues to wow with its bronze-green airy compound leaves turning to luxurious burgundy-chocolate by Summer. When its pink pom-pom blooms arrive in late summer, the scent of melon fills the air. The pink blooms against the rich chocolate foliage definitely add interest to the landscape.

	Salt tolerant
	Drought tolerant
	Reputed to be deer-resistant
	Winter interest provided by seed pods

Item	Size
2820	7 gallon

Height

30-40 Feet

Growing & Maintenance Tips

Deepest, darkest color achieved in full sun but is also tolerant of partial shade. Transplants easily.

Interesting Notes

When pruned to a low height, makes an interesting accent plant, as the long branches sprawl low to the ground in an oriental effect.

USDA Hardiness Zone 6 - 10

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

Sun

Soil Moisture Preference

	Average
	Well-Drained

Season of Interest (Flowering)

Summer

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Foliage Color

Burgundy

Attributes

	Heat Tolerant
	Salt Tolerant
	Great Foliage
	Specimen
	Drought Tolerant
	Focal Point
	Fragrant

Season of Interest (Foliage)

	Spring
	Summer