5 Seeds Purple Mimosa Tree Albizia Summer Chocolate Ornamental Tree

Purple Mimosa Tree (Albizia 'Summer Chocolate') is a striking ornamental tree prized for its feathery, deep burgundy-purple foliage and fluffy pink powder-puff blooms in summer. This compact, tropical-looking variety adds dramatic color contrast to gardens and patios, growing into a graceful small tree. Its fine-textured leaves create a soft, airy canopy that sways gently in the breeze.
This tree works beautifully as a specimen planting, in mixed borders, or as a patio container subject in cooler zones. The unusual dark foliage pairs well with green-leaved plants for striking contrast, and the fragrant blooms attract pollinators. It grows quickly in warm conditions and can be overwintered indoors or in a greenhouse where not hardy.
Species: Albizia julibrissin
Variety: Summer Chocolate
Type: Ornamental tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, spreading, deciduous
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 6-9
Germination: 2-4 weeks with scarification and warm temperatures
Sowing: Soak seeds 24 hours, nick seed coat, surface sow and press lightly into soil
Spacing: 15-20 feet apart
Notes: Deep burgundy-purple foliage; pink powder-puff blooms in summer