Mimosa

Description: A genus of about 400 species of herbs and shrubs.

Newest Review: ... in full sun. These trees /shrubs have a pale green coloured trunk. This Mimosa is native to Australia. It will survive in a sheltered position in the south of this country.. It is a tender plant. This plant can be grown as a conservatory plant and placed outside in the summer.. The Mimosa will flower from January till April. After the Mimosa has flowered is the time to prune just cut ... more

... back lightly to make the tree a tidy shape. If growing this tree it likes a moderately fertile, neutral to acidic soil You can buy a mimosa from http://www.crocus.co.uk/plant for £13.99 It is pretty but not for my UK garden I shall just cherish those...more

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Mimosa: Fluffy yellow ball flowers (239 words)
by - written on 21/05/09 (Very useful, 261 readings)
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There are several Mimosa species but the one I talk about today is I think Arcacia dealbata When we went to Tunisia at the end of February we saw many mimosa trees/shrubs. I was impressed by the sight of a row of these shrubs growing alongside the road. The mimosa an evergreen bushy tree with green feathery blue grey green leaves. Grows up to 15 metres tall. The flowers yellow, a small ball shaped flower which is sort of fluffy.Numerous of these flowers grow at the end of branches and are quite sweet smelling. They grow well in full sun. These trees /shrubs have a pale green coloured trunk. This Mimosa is native to Australia. ... Read the complete review

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