Mimosa dysocarpa

Velvet Pod Mimosa

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 9B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Summer and Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Height 5' to 10' / 1.60m to 3.00m
Spread 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Native to North America