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The Mimosa Tree was first introduced in 1754 as an ornamental tree, the Mimosa is native to Asia. It can grow up to 50 ft tall.
It blooms in early summer with very showy, fragrant, pink flowers that look like poofs and develop at the end of branches.
Once established, it is difficult to remove due to long-lived seeds and its ability to resprout. Mimosa is a prolific seed disperser. Each flower creates a seed pod of up to 12 seeds that can remain viable for years. It multiplies much more quickly than native trees, inhibiting their access to sunlight and nutrients.
Eventually, the Mimosa, like Tree of Heaven, will become the dominant tree in the forest, outcompeting native trees, like Eastern White Pine, Black Walnut, Shagbark Hickory, Black Gum, and Persimmon.
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