The removal of dead or damaged branches can be done at any time of the year.
Mimosa trees grow with a single central trunk or several smaller trunks.
Decide early how you want your mimosa tree to grow and prune the young tree accordingly.
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Other names for the tree are florists mimosa, silver wattle, and blue wattle.
Prune the tree to maintain its natural umbrella-shaped canopy and remove any overlong or unruly branches.
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The same rule of never removing more than one-third of the growth applies.
Mimosa trees are short-lived trees with an average life span of 30 years.
They are invasive in many countries, including the US.
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Like most fast-growing trees, their wood is brittle, and branches break off easily, creating a hazard.
Yes, mimosa trees are considered messy trees.
They litter the ground with their spent blooms and seed pods, requiring considerable cleanup.
University of Florida Extension.
North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension.
California Invasive Plant Council.
