[wengren]

l sowed this from seed, but l cant remember what it is, l know its a tree and the leaves fold up at night and it must flower or l wouldnt have brought the seed.but l cant look up how to grow it as l cant remember what it is. so please someone help me out.thankyou.  wendy

[naturesparadise]

i would have said sensitive mimosa but its not a tree


just found this
http://flickr.com/photos/photoprofiler/2593744068/

dont know if this is it but


could be a Mimosa tree

[agapanthus]

I thought mimosa too!

[Bombers]

There was me thinking it was a Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst'?? :?  :?  :?

[fletch]

It looks like some sort of Acacia to me.
I sowed some this year too but they aren't as big as yours! The leaves on mine fold up at night too....

[wengren]

Mimosa Tree
Acacia Dealbata    l think this is it.  thankyou for all your help. you all have been great.  l will keep it indoors this winter, then plant it out next year and hope it grows as lovely as l have seen in the pictures as l have been able to look it up now l know the name. all the best to you all who have answered.   wendy

[Johndeb]

It is a Persian Silk tree (Albizia julibrissin).