Golden Mimosa Tree | Acacia dealbata
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Golden Mimosa Tree
Acacia dealbata
- This Australian sensation is simply a must-have for milder gardens in southern and coastal regions; its pinnate, feathery, evergreen leaves adding colour and brush-like texture the whole year round
- From January to April, abundant pom pom flowers bloom in fluffy, lemon-yellow clusters, providing a much-needed injection of colour and happiness in the dark, dreich winter months
- The fabulous flowers are highly fragrant, radiating a deliciously sweet scent with hints of both vanilla and almond coming to the fore – it’s no wonder that the flower essence is used by perfumers across the world!
- Bees and insects love the mimosa flowers, too, with the blooms providing a valuable source of late winter fuel (for the bees, in particular)
- Native to the Australian territories of Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales, the mimosa tree is thought to have first been introduced to Europe by Captain Cook on one of his famous voyages of exploration
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better-shaped tree. This can stop the tree from becoming "leggy", and promote stronger, bushier growth
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Golden Mimosa Tree can be grown in a pot initially. Start with a 50cm pot. Depending on its vigour, it may need moving to the ground after a few years. Ensure adequate drainage and water regularly during warm weather above 20°C.
How big does it get?
The Golden Mimosa Tree reaches a mature height of 8 to 12 metres, with a spread of 5 to 8 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Golden Mimosa Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Golden Mimosa Tree prefers moist, well-drained soil, but is highly adaptable to a variety of garden soil types, withstanding temperatures down to -10°C. Provide a 5cm layer of mulch to protect the roots.
How much watering does this plant need?
Golden Mimosa Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Golden Mimosa Tree should be pruned in late winter or early spring while dormant, removing any dead, diseased, or crossing branches.
How hardy is this plant?
Acacia dealbata has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is hardy down to -5°C in mild or coastal areas of the UK, but requires a sheltered, warm wall or winter protection in colder regions.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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