Chocolate Fountain Mimosa Tree
Albizia julibrissin 'NCAJl' PP#25813
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Chocolate Fountain Mimosa Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 6-10
Establish an exotic landscape feature the easy way with a daring, designer cultivar of Silk Tree! Chocolate Fountain Mimosa tree (Albizia julibrissin 'NCAJl' PP# 25813) features stunning, deep burgundy foliage and showy summer blooms each year in the summertime.
As if that weren't enough, Chocolate Fountain is an unusual weeping Mimosa with a lovely fountain form. Introduced by North Carolina State University, this petite tree looks soft and graceful in the landscape.
Planting and Application:
Every garden could use one of more of these enchanting small feature trees with their pendulous branches and dark, fern-like foliage. Downturned, weeping trees are actually some of our most popular plants at NatureHills.com because people love their unforgettable, lyrical form…your friends will be begging to know where you got it!
- With two-foot long, bipinnately compound leaves, Chocolate Fountain Weeping Mimosa tree is a perfect small tree for a petite garden. Plant one or more as a great focal point for an exotic border.
- Plant where you will enjoy the fragrance and look of the delicate, almost ethereal, cherry-cordial-pink flowers. That bottlebrush flower form truly dazzles against the fine-textured, wine-red foliage!
- Use Chocolate Fountain Mimosa as a wonderful conversation starter in a large container by the patio or front door. The rich, purple foliage is so dark, it is almost black and makes an opulent display from spring to first frost.
- Try one as a wonderful conversation starter in a large container by the patio or front door. It will provide a beautiful backdrop for your parties and get-togethers!
- Desirable Chocolate Fountain Mimosa tree is a wonderful gift plant, as well! This pretty specimen tree suits many architectural styles and garden themes and the fragrant blooms will entice butterflies to visit!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. If your soil needs better drainage, protect new plantings with extra soil heaped up in a planting mound or raised bed.
- Use symbiotic Nature Hills Root Booster in the planting hole for best results over the life of your Chocolate Fountain Mimosa. These proven ingredients never wear out in their support of the tiny feeder roots.
- Water consistently during the first season to get the plants established. Although they will become quite rugged and durable over time…keep them stress-free with moderate water.
- In early spring, you can prune to remove broken branches or correct the overall shape. Please make a pruning plan before your start to avoid taking off too much…slow and steady wins the design prize.
