The Silk Tree (Albizia julibrissin), also known as Mimosa, is native to Southwest Asia, where it grows in woods and on riverbanks. This beautiful, but relatively short-lived ,deciduous tree can grow to a height of 6m, with a spread of 8m, and has a fast growth rate of about 25 – 50cm per year.

How long do silk trees live?

The trees typically live from 10 to 20 years and grow in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 6b to 11b.

How quickly does mimosa grow?

How fast does a mimosa tree grow? A single shoot can grow up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) in a single season! From this shoot, in the next season, more side branches will fan out.