Shyron E Shenko from Texas on June 17, 2017: Au fait, I think you know that I am a tree lover/hugger with the exception of the mesquite/devil tree. And they aren't as pretty either. But this year, although it has leaves, it has not produced any flowers. They form long pods that are 5-7 inches long and enclose the seeds. So glad you stopped in and shared your thoughts! Glad you have a starting point. Hummingbirds, butterflies, deer, birds, and bees, all love mimosa trees. Between cuttings, you may want to check for new fallings of seedpods if you have pets or young children prone to putting the seedpods in their mouths. I figured it was Acacia , but there are sooooo many. Just as I told you how a very useful shade tree had been removed about 8 weeks ago now, from the corner of the OfficeMax store, now just this past Sunday I discovered the trees around one of our Panera restaurants have been trimmed practically to death! hemispherica Ali & Faruqi Vachellia nilotica subsp. I live in northern middle tennessee. :). . Check out Apache Rose's comment below, and also Season's. While it does grow well from the seeds it produces, the stems also spread and form an overlapping vegetative mat making it an excellent way of controlling erosion. That is because the bipinnate leaves fold up at night and during rainstorms. But i think it may be a pineland acacia. If forced onto or underneath the skin, it can cause a poison-oak-type reaction. Hope you are staying warm with this early cold snap we are experiencing. If the seedlings are mowed regularly (every year or two) they are (IMO) easily managed. It seems there is more than one kind of mimosa. Whenever you have questions about plants, gardening, lawn care, animals (either domestic or wild), pesticides or other chemicals, food, food additives or preservatives, recipes, or a huge variety of different issues and subjects relating to plants or animals, consult your local county agricultural extension office. Good luck! There are soft thorns or hairs all over the trunk ... Q. Trunk Split Repair - I have a Mimosa tree with a split in the main trunk at a Y. Trees need water as much as grass does. As a riot of blooms began to appear in early June, I confirmed that I am living across from one of the loveliest and definitely the largest (I'm pretty sure it is at least 40 feet high) mimosa trees I've ever seen. C E Clark (author) from North Texas on August 01, 2020: KB, thank you for sharing your experience with mimosa trees. Identification: Mimosa is a deciduous tree that may reach 50 feet in height. Each tree grows to this height at different rates, based on soil nutrients and moisture availability. Question: How long does the mimosa tree produce these seed pods? To may friends I describe it as a pretty lady! Sadly it was cut down to make room for a new housing development. C E Clark (author) from North Texas on August 06, 2019: Jonathan Dent, thank you for your question. We also have more thorns and briars on various foliage and trees than you can imagine. And to the well? The roots persist however, and sprout so that masses of … Unless something happens to cause a person to look into the correct name of something, that mispronunciation can go on for years and years. If there's a way to do anything regarding plants of any kind, they will know it. If the land is developed into a housing project for example, every tree, or nearly every tree, regardless of age or type, will be taken out and destroyed. I had never heard that this can be a threatening, invasive species. Ive thoroughly research info about the mimosa tree. In the begining of the article it is said that seeds are used as feed for livestock, then at the end you say it is poisonous!! Very much like one of the tall pine trees except it was a mimosa. But from my personal experience, spring is the best time. Vachellia nilotica subsp. I'm thinking that perhaps your issue with mimosa trees is because you are spoiled. C E Clark (author) from North Texas on May 09, 2017: Walterrean Salley, thank you for taking time to comment! Larry in Gowdy, Indiana on August 15, 2017: I live in southeast central Indiana and have had Mimosa tree (we call them Formosa) in my yard for the past 50 years. Question: One of my trees is losing it's leaves and oozing a clear liquid. . I love these trees and they grow here, but I have never seen any sign of them being invasive. Mimosa strigillosa or mimosa powderpuff is a ground cover and is indeed used as food for livestock such as cattle and chickens or turkeys, and is equally utilized by wild fowl, deer, caterpillars, and honeybees. Its native range runs from Iran to Japan. They should be able to answer any questions, and it is a free government service. Acacia dealbata, or winter mimosa tree, is a bush that is simply beautiful thanks to its golden yellow blooming. Be patient. Personally, I have never heard of anyone being affected by the seedpods, so putting them in one's mouth can't be very common. Please check local jurisdictions before planting. While the trees you suggest as substitutes are plentiful here, and very lovely, they can't replace mimosa trees in my mind. Much as they make a beautiful centerpiece for the front lawn, I believe if I were planting them I would put them along the backyard fence line so hopefully they would be well away from both mine and the neighbors concrete work. Butternut trees up north is one tree that comes to mind. One commenter talks about how invasive this tree is in her area in the state of Pennsylvania. Its specific epithet comes from the Persian word. On morning walks, girlfriends and I would know when we were a couple houses away from a yard with a mimosa tree; at the height of the blooming season, the fabulous aroma would almost knock your socks off. Water your little tree at least a couple of times a week, about a gallon's worth (more as it gets bigger), and hopefully it will perk up. I have been purning it thinking it was a tree, probably blooms on old growth? Need help identifying a tree. C E Clark (author) from North Texas on October 14, 2017: Diane, thank you for your lovely comment. Googling your extension service should give you their phone number and physical location if you aren't already aware of it. Voted up and across and will share. I have a few that were left to grow in the flower beds around the house when my sister in law lived in this house & I have cut them down, dug up as much root as possible & sawed huge hunks of the roots out & still cannot kill it! It is 40' high and 20' wide. The faster things grow, the faster they can reshape a landscape. For example, "Madison County agricultural extension office," or Columbia County agricultural agent/extension office.". I have always admire of it's tropical looks like beauty. C E Clark (author) from North Texas on July 25, 2017: John Weidman, thank you for commenting and sharing your experience with these trees. Yes. One is partnered with a lilac here. But. Here in Texas during the rainy season one must usually cut their grass at least twice a week, sometimes even three times. It is native to southern Mexico and northern Central America where … Mesquite trees are hated far more than mimosa trees and they too grow like weeds with tough roots so that cutting them down doesn't mean getting rid of them. C E Clark (author) from North Texas on April 09, 2019: Robert Sacchi, you are welcome. It is 2 years old now, looking very good, no blooms this year. I live out in the country no sidewalks but the side yard has no trees whatsoever. They will grow anywhere too! While these trees are beautiful and might make your yard more attractive, their impact on the environment must be taken into consideration. I have never seen dense clumps of Mimosa. on May 07, 2015: It's good to learn that the Mimosa tree can be invasive. Since the school bus regularly backed into and knocked over my mailbox, I was happy to let it grow. I dislike chemicals even if using other methods does take more effort in the long run, and not only for getting rid of mimosas. They aren't ever especially pretty that I recall, and never smell so wonderful as mimosas. I have about 200 mymosa trees growing in my yard from the pods that drop onto the ground. Answer: I have never tried to plant a mimosa seedling or seed in potting soil. The mimosa tree grows quite quickly. Mimosas are usually quite hardy, and the danger comes more from strong winds. I don't know if your mimosa is dying. I transplanted a mimosa tree a couple of years ago. Even if I had how is that different from the dense cumps of any other tree species in Texas? The mimosa trees I have most appreciated were two trees entwined together. Only a few leaves. They love to anchor next to a structure or other plants. Such beauty to behold! If you are able to obtain mimosa seeds fairly easily without having to purchase them, it wouldn't hurt to try to grow them in a pot or potting soil mixed in with your regular soil in the ground. In my opinion, it would be better to choose a different tree for the swing. Some mimosas do have yellow flowers instead of pink, but I haven't seen any yellow ones here where I live. Answer: Like most plants, seeds are produced towards the end of the blossoming stage. I shall check with our extension service to see if it is ok for planting here in Michigan. Every county has an extension office so far as I know. Holly is a favorite hedge bush for under windows. The flowers look like little puffballs and resemble those of the cultivated mimosa tree, which are in the same family. I wish you the best of luck with your little tree. I know the seeds are poisonous but can they also kill everything that grows underneath? I love these trees. I read most of these comments and skimmed them all without seeing anything about their root system. I am really sorry they are such a nuisance for you. Common Name: Mimosa. I do love the big ones I have though! Entire fields may be covered with nothing but nettles and thorns and briars. Good luck! The mimosa tree is cold weather tolerant and has been known to survive temperatures as cold as -25 degrees Fahrenheit. I do know that they will grow like weeds if they are not kept in check, but the people here in the city where I live in North Texas do keep them in check, as I did when I had them in my yard. They germinate in a few days. I recommend you go where there is a nice mimosa that you like and collect a bunch of the seed pods. I think trees are important and it upsets me when I discover they have been removed or over-trimmed for no good reason. Grass grew just fine under the mimosa tree in my front yard where I lived here in North Texas several years ago, so it might also be the kind of grass planted there. yes you can mow them, but they grow back. Powderpuff is utilized by both domestic livestock and wildlife. Worse than kudzu. Mimosas are at least pretty and they smell divine. To find your county ag agent go to Google and put the name of your country, plus ag agent in the search box. A close up of the pretty soft flower near the foliage which is very similar to the leaves of the mimosa tree and equally sensitive. Removing a mimosa tree or a clump of them, is no bigger problem than removing a 100-year old live oak tree. Question: I've had my mimosa tree for 3-4 years and it hasn't bloomed yet. I was online searching to find the typical blooming season length for a mimosa tree; we had a recent pea-sized hail storm and the nearby mimosa lost most of its blooms, but there appear to be a few erupting again, and I was wondering if we would enjoy another spurt of prolific blooms and perfume. Thank you for taking the time . A bagger lawn mower can make the job of picking up the seed pods easier as you can do it at the same time you're cutting your grass. Believe me, a mimosa is the most minor of problems compared to mesquite trees and other spiny, thorny, briar covered plants and trees. These trees bear long seed pods that cling fast, even through winter. The tree will produce dangling pods in the summer that will persist through the winter. You would put the name of your county and your state in place of the one's I've used, of course. Your grandfather was right not to let you climb in the mimosas because you might have been injured. We have a large memosa which is lovely except for the seed pods. It would be easier. Mimosa Pudica plants are actually sensitive to physical parameters like touch, temperature, and light, which means the plants fold and shrink their leaves and even look like they are dead when someone touches them or when there is a sudden variation in temperature or light. Plants in the genus Acacia may be called mimosa, wattle, thorn-trees, acacia or prickly Moses. My cats name was Pinky, because she was attracted to the color pink! at the following link. We decided under this tree would be perfect spot for her. Question: Can a small mimosa tree be put in a large container for a deck plant? And this tree having pink fluffy blossoms seemed soft and sweet like her. They do grow like weeds in those conditions even if you haven't seen it. Once indoors for the night, we clipped the foraged flowers from their stems and set to work making Mimosa Tincture and Mimosa & Blackberry Cordial.. Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin) is known in Chinese medicine for being a lifter of the mood and an ally to relieve stress and anxiety.The bright, happy flowers attest to their power, looking like happy little pink pom-poms, ready to celebrate! Locate the phone number and physical location of your specific county agent by putting the words, "county agricultural extension office," or "county agricultural agent," in the Google search box. I know that's still a little south of Michigan (I'm originally from WI, and I know how cold it can get up in that part of the country), but I think if you plant your mimosa in a somewhat sheltered area, maybe where some stands of other trees can surround it on 2 or 3 sides, it may do OK. Once it gets well rooted, I think from what people are reporting in the comments here, even the cold may have a challenge trying kill it. I recommend you call your county agriculture agent ASAP and get some free advice on how to deal with this situation. I love mimosas too! I'm so glad you share my love of mimosa trees! They can cause seizures and even death. And I'm going to pluck up some seed pods (or do a graft) to try to bonsai a mimosa this next year. The honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos), also known as the thorny locust or thorny honeylocust, is a deciduous tree in the family Fabaceae, native to central North America where it is mostly found in the moist soil of river valleys. You may be able to get the info you need with just a phone call. I just hope it flowers or makes a seed pod this year so we can narrow it down. So long as a small part of the root remains they will grow back up. It starts late in May or June from its winter slumber. I realize that some people are especially particular about their lawns. The first vision of those blossoms has remained with me for years. Problem is that it close to the country road and also has power lights from the road to my house growing thru it so I have to trim it from time to time although I don't want to. One of the Umbrella Thorn's adaptations to hot and dry conditions is a deep taproot, which can reach 115 ft under the ground. Then, it started looking spotty and not so healthy once the mimosa blossoms began dropping. It is more than likely a member of the genus Acacia...not a mimosa Every state and most counties have one. It had been trimmed to where there were a few limbs reaching up to the sky with little tufts of leaves at the end of each one. But alas there is. It's always sad (IMO) because the trees lost are usually huge and several years old. I have been in North Texas for over 27 years and I have never seen any dense clumps of mimosa trees either. Question: Are mimosas trees strong enough for a Toddler swing? I am including photographs of this type of mimosa so that my readers may learn to recognize it. Sounds like the soil is not right for your tree. They are so decorative! To one of the comments below, if you cannot understand why a non-native tree is considered unwanted and potentially invasive, it is concerning. Bark rough, dark, deeply furrowed; twigs brown, smooth. I have seen homes with front yards half the size of a football field, no kidding, and one could put theses trees all over an area that big that has no concrete work to close with no concern. The Mimosa Tree is a stunning show of flower bursts, which are often compared to starbursts or fireworks. The leaves fold up in a rainstorm and as a result of low light. Its average spread is between 20.00 to 50.00 feet. In the summer, the tree pro-duces pink puff flowers. When they bloom, the whole yard smells good & they look like a fairyland with dozens of hummingbirds & butterflies all over them! It has small mimosa type leaves, but sharp thorns/needles. Is it dead? Angels are on the way to you this afternoon ps. Yes, during certain seasons the mimosa can be a little messy, but there are lots of trees that are even messier. They too grow up like weeds and they are relatively weak so that the slightest wind can damage them or bring their branches down. They're impossible to kill! We are certainly enjoying them here in Houston. C E Clark (author) from North Texas on September 06, 2017: Grannyma 1, thank you for sharing your thoughts and your appreciation for these beautiful trees! Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Davesgarden.com, http://www.bonsai-bci.com/species/acacia.html, http://www.regionalconservation.org/beta/nfyn/plantdetail.asp?tx=Acacpine. The limited light made the feathery blossoms appear like soft fluff suspended in the air, and the smell was intoxicating. Fragrant Mimosa (Mimosa borealis) is … The tree has bipinnately compound leaves that have 20-60 leaflets that are feathery and fernlike. My grandfather truly despised them, however, and said they could root anywhere, to include IN the shingles of the roof, inside cracks of concrete without soil, and directly next to other trees or structures. The trees can spread seeds quite thickly so that dozens of little trees will get started. Mimosas seem to know this. Most of the time mimosa trees will grow like weeds and once it is established and starts producing seed pods it will likely fill your yard with more mimosa trees unless you remove them or cut them along with the grass. C E Clark (author) from North Texas on November 27, 2017: Brian, thank you for your inquiry. . The main branches had worm holes in them. Although rather short-lived (10 to 20 years), mimosa is popular for use as a terrace or patio tree for its light, dappled shade and tropical effect. Yes, some people who aren't aware of the correct name of the tree go by the sounds they hear when other people are talking about them and somewhere along the way mimosa becomes formosa or something else similar in pronunciation. C E Clark (author) from North Texas on October 17, 2014: Mila, thank you for reading and commenting on this article. My grandparents had several in their wood line in Western Kentucky and I used to love how they smelled. Personally, I have never heard of anyone being affected by the seedpods, so putting them in one's mouth can't be very common. I live on the edge of the Mojave desert and a beekeeper. The Mimosa tree's canopy creates shade that is very pleasing. They need to be removed from the pod. I would love to have one of these in my yard now that I know the name. Mimosa Bonsai Tree, scientific name Leucaena leucocephala, is a deciduous plant that can tolerate drought and is easy to grow.It produces beautiful creamy flowers that look like powder puff or pom poms. No one is planting trees to annoy this neighbor and I haven't commented on his fricken burmuda grass taking over my lawn. I grew up in North central Texas with a lot of visits to the east Texas Piney Woods where grandma lived. Truly hot water may be too hot. Perhaps along the property line would be good so that you can readily view them hopefully without their encountering sidewalks or driveways or foundations. Can you please tell me where I can get a mimosa tree in Kenya? I forgot to mention it dose not lose its leaves during south louisiana winters. Have any of your other trees lost leaves earlier than usual? Thanks, Mia. What can I do to stop this. I love them.. they are very beautiful. Each leaf has 10 to 25 leaflets and 40 to 60 subleaflets per leaflet. C E Clark (author) from North Texas on October 20, 2015: Peggy W., thank you for commenting, and for sharing this hub! . C E Clark (author) from North Texas on August 09, 2017: Shyron, thank you for stopping by. I'm not aware of the leaves folding from being touched by squirrels or birds, but they may. I look forward to seeing them and smelling their heavenly scent every spring, but this year, no blossoms. Any spores washed into the soil via rain and irrigation will create chlamydospores. Unfortunately, the mimosa tree is considered by many horticulturalists, and others, to be an ecological threat. I'm not sure where they started in my neighborhood years ago, but i now have volunteer mimosa trees along my garage. Believe you me, it may be that they don't happen to cluster in your area, but I have seen them regularly that way in McCracken County, Kentucky. I don't understand why it was removed since it had stood for many many years beside the street and couldn't possibly have been in the way of the builders. Only Australia has more nasty poisonous critters (bugs, snakes, etc.) I like to read the comments on an article too, because they often include additional info that wasn't in the article. As short as a week or two. So last fall I cut to about 3 foot up from the ground. Answer: Mimosa trees (also called silk trees) can and do live in Florida. http://gardenoftomorrow.com/mimosa-albizia-julibri... C E Clark (author) from North Texas on February 22, 2018: Rachel, thank you for taking time to comment. Yes, they do start easily and seedlings will appear in the yard everywhere, but I never found that to be an issue. I searched repeatedly to buy mimosas when I replanted one of my front yard beds, then decided on dessert willows based on their drought tolerance and lovely blooms. C E Clark (author) from North Texas on June 20, 2017: Heather, I'm so glad you love the mimosa trees like I do! I often wish I could have gotten a photo, but it probably would not have turned out well in such low light anyway. I recommend you contact your country extension service agent who has free information relating to all plants and trees common (and not so common) to your area. Always think about how they will fit in the area you're planting them in later when they are full grown. I fell in the snow and received a "thorn prick" in my right hand from this tree when I was seeking something to brace my fall. TeeningaPalmen on September 25, 2019 at 9:03 am We truly liked this article, its really awesome. The seeds are 8 to 12 cm long twisted pods. Make sure to give the tree plenty of water when you transplant it and for several weeks after. It slowly died. Many neighbors had them as a focal point of their front yards, and a neighbor behind me had one that loomed over a back fence providing afternoon shade to a couple of my multitude of raised beds. I have a friend that has a lot of these and has offered to give me starters. I still love them. Has the thorns gotten any bigger. Time to do so again. If in fact your tree is diseased you will want to remove it before it infects others. Mimosas have all the wonderful things about them described here, where box elders do not, yet they are both 'junk' trees by many people's standards. It was a very small front yard and the tree pretty well covered it. There are lots of other trees that grow quickly and easily propagate. One common disease these trees contract is Fusarium, which causes wilting. Thanks again I will continue to check this site for additional comments. The sidewalk going to the front door was cracked and broken in a couple of places and the tree stood at least 10 feet from it. 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