Mimosa dysocarpa
Velvet Pod Mimosa, Catsclaw, Gatuno
Description
Deciduous shrub grows at a moderate rate to 6' x 4'. Showy pink purple spikes appear in early summer. Flowers are fragrant. Fruit appears in late summer and is covered with velvety hairs, hence the common name. Would be an handsome accent plant. Seeds are enjoyed by quail. Accepts reflected sun. Native to Texas.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink, Purple
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Patio, With Rocks
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.