Plant ID

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  1. Texas Tree Hugger

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    I found this small tree in bloom a few days ago. could someone please help me identify it? I live in Zone 7b. Sure smells good but has serious thorns.
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Thank You, Daniel
     

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    Has anyone been able to identify this little tree? I'd be grateful to put a name to it. thanks =)
     

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    nic Active Member 10 Years

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    It's mimosa, isn't it?
     
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    Albizia julibrissin - mimosa tree/silk tree/pink siris.
     
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    i wish it was....but it's not . the flowers are purple . not like the pink mimosa. i have 2 mimosas . leaves are different slightly too,that's why I'm at a loss. I can't find it on line so I joined to ask...oh yes, it also has thorns like a rose bush.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Agree it isn't Albizia julibrissin (leaf shape is distinctly different), but definitely a related plant in the same subfamily Mimosoideae. Sorry, not sure exactly what it is though.
     
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    I know this, I've seen it in a greenhouse somewhere... if you can't find it on-line I certainly wont be able to, I'm away to the books.
     
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    Are there pink acacias? they're thorny.
     
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    Mimosa borealis (M. fragrans) perhaps?

    HTH
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    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    That is what I was about to post. Agree with Mimosa borealis
     
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    COOL ! That's the one !!! Thanks Chris, it's been driving me nuts, not that I had much farther to go... =) thank all , for helping

    Anne B
     
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