One noted the aggressive seed dispersal makes them a problem in backyards: "Weed trees. They proliferate a lot. Pretty, birds ...

Mimosa trees, also known as Persian silk trees, are fast-growing trees that require regular pruning. With its fragrant, puffy pink flowers from April to July and its feathery, fern-like foliage, this ...

Fallen seeds and seed pods can be a major nuisance, but proper identification can make it easier to learn how (and if) you ...

Question: I planted a summer chocolate mimosa, and although it has bloomed lovely foliage, it has two main branches growing in a "V" shape. Is this normal? Do I need to do anything to spur the growth ...

I’ve been trying to grow a mimosa tree from pods I picked from a tree nearby, but I’m not having any luck. I’ve used green seeds, brown seeds, nipped the edges and placed them in potting soil. No luck ...

Q: My spectacular mimosa was transplanted from my yard in Boston to my summer cottage on Cape Cod but died suddenly this summer after 20 years. The flowers, leaves and pods all suddenly dropped, and ...

There are small trees with pink, puffy blooms dotting the county as mimosa trees have been glowing for a couple of weeks. Native to southern Asia, introduction of the tree to the United States has ...

Q: My very old mimosa tree has black gum spots on the trunk. Dolores Barrash, Atlanta A: It is a sad fact that mimosa trees, despite their beautiful flowers, are very susceptible to a specific disease ...

DEAR NEIL: We have property near the Red River and would like to plant a mimosa tree. What side of the house should it go on? Dear Reader: That depends on many things. If you want it for shade, the ...

It is easy to notice the display of bright pink puffs erupting on low-growing trees along Tallahassee’s roadsides. A closer look will reveal the attractive ferny foliage and delicately beautiful ...