Where to Buy Mimosa Trees: Nursery Sources and Specialty Programs

Overview

The mimosa tree debuted in America during the 18th century, becoming a southern garden staple. France's Riviera celebrates it with festivals, forest tours, and perfumery. European history began with introductions from central China and Persia.

Notable Sources

American Forests (americanforests.org)

Nonprofit conservation group offering the "Helen Keller Mimosa" through their "Famous & Historic Trees" program. This tree grows at Ivy Green, Keller's Alabama birthplace, originally from Iowa. Program propagates offspring of historically significant trees.

Stark Bro's Nurseries (starkbros.com)

Established early 1800s in Louisiana, Missouri. Famous for Red/Golden Delicious apples. Sells E.H. Wilson Mimosa—a hardy variety to 40 feet with delicate pink flowers attracting hummingbirds/butterflies. Large garden center near original Stark family log cabin.

Fast Growing Trees Nursery (fast-growing-trees.com)

Founded 2003 specializing in rapid-growth, disease/insect/fire-resistant trees. Describes mimosa as drought-tolerant, soil-adaptable, with hot pink blooms and light gray bark. Reports 20-25 foot height.

Martha's Secrets (marthassecrets.com)

Offers "Summer Chocolate Mimosa" or Black Silk Tree—gallon-sized with foliage transitioning from bronze/green to rich chocolate.