Although Albizia and mimosa are similar in appearance, there is a big difference between the two in essence. The differences in the planting base of green seedlings are mainly the difference in plant height, leaves, flowering period, and flowers. Generally, Albizia can The height of mimosa is about 16m, and most of mimosa is about 1m, and the leaf will close when touched, while the albizia tree does not.
1. Different heights
Although the shape of Albizia and mimosa is very similar, there is still a big difference between the two. Generally, the difference between Albizia and mimosa lies in the height of the plant. Albizia is a tree plant, the plant can be as high as 16m, and the branches are angular. , And the height of mimosa is about 1m, which is shorter than that of albizia.
2. The leaves are different
Mimosa
The leaves of mimosa are lanceolate, generally about 5-10mm in length, covered with small soft hairs, and will close as soon as they touch the leaves, while the leaves of albizia tree are feather-shaped, and the petiole and base have obvious texture. , The length is about 6-12mm, and the leaves will not close when touched. This is the biggest difference between the two.
3. Different flowering period
Mimosa generally blooms from March to October each year. Its fruiting period is from May to November, while the albizia tree blooms from June to July each summer. The fruiting period is from August to October. The flowering period is distinguished between the two.
4. Different flowers
The inflorescence of Albizia is larger, mainly fan-shaped, the pollen is red, the corolla is generally about 8mm, and the stalk and pavilion have soft hairs, while the inflorescence of mimosa is small, the flowers are round, and the flower color is mainly light. It is red and has very small calyxes. In contrast, the flowers of Albizia Julibrissin are much larger than mimosa, so it is easy to distinguish the two.