Is a mimosa tree a beautiful addition to the backyard or is it an invasive weed? Ask a group of gardeners this question and you’ll quickly see that there are two very different trains of thought on the subject. If you want mimosa tree, plant one. Just be aware of the fact … [Read more...]
How to Grow a Mimosa Tree
By Julie Christensen Mimosa trees, also called Silk trees, are native to Japan and Iran. In the U.S., they are winter hardy only in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 6 through 9. Even there, they are usually short-lived, succumbing to branch breakage and … [Read more...]