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Shame Tree

  Mimosa scabrella   A small tree with small delicate leaves that mimosa trees are noted for. Charming little flowers bloom in little purple puffs.  Sow seed in standard potting mix at 64-75°F.  Grow in full light and shade form the hot sun.  Water moderately and feed once a month. Min 55° F    Item # rsd - 72  

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• In the early 1900s steam locomotives in Brazil ran on wood grown from plantations of Mimosa scabrella
•  Commonly known as "Bracatinga" in its native lands
• Throughout the year it sheds large amounts of nitrogen-rich leaves that decompose rapidly and form superb humus
• This is a fast growing evergreen tree
• Found to be extremely cold-hardy surviving outdoors even in northern parts of England
• Makes an excellent plant for collectors of plants for the home or greenhouse environment
• Grown for the beautiful leaf shape and color
• Makes an excellent specimen for Bonsai Culture

• Another fun plant from seeds of the Rainforest 

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