Anybody want some Mimosa seed pods?

lydia1959

13 years ago

I realize that these are considered invasive in the south, but here in Missouri they work well as a decorative tree. I've had mine for at least 5 years and this is the first year it has flowered and given me seed pods. The seedlings can be mowed down when small if you have a problem with them.

From a website: Mimosas do not do well in the northern or north central US. Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky, southern parts of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, are about the northern limits.

They need a sunny area. They can get quite tall with a span of about 25 feet. They are short lived trees... expect a lifespan of between 10 and 20 years. I've heard they can also be planted in large pots and kept pruned. Butterflies love them. I read that lightening bugs like them too.. I don't know about that, but I had tons of lightening bugs this year.

If anyone in the US would like some seed pods/seeds email me through my page and I will send you some (I'm not sure about any laws regarding seeds shipped outside the US, so I'd rather not do that). You need to get them started inside in a small pot and then move outside once the danger of frost has passed in the spring.

Not mine, but here's a picture.

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Comments (15)

hgl_gaylemarie
13 years ago
I've always wanted one, but I've been warned about them. Sniff.
pattico_gw
13 years ago
Wonder what they would do in SouthWest Iowa...

I would love to try them...But being out in the country....would they spread all over...???
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mamatoad
13 years ago
I had one here in Arizona for over twenty years. It did spread some, but we just trimmed it occasionally. Both my mom and my granddaughter were allergic to it, so you might want to do a "test" by walking around one when it is blooming before you plant one. I think they're lovely !
lydia1959
Original Author
13 years ago
They shouldn't spread all over if you plant them in an area that you mow regularly and not near a creek or stream cause they can spread that way too.

From the reviews in the link below it seems people in the deep south hate the tree, but people in other areas love it. Interesting reading! Sorry won't let me post the link. If you do a google search for mimosa in Iowa, it's the first link that comes up.
susan_on
13 years ago
You can send seeds to Canada, I buy them legally from the U.S. all the time. It's very nice of you to offer that, btw.
lilliepad
13 years ago
My mother got some small trees from a friend that came up voluntarily in her yard.She planted one in the front yard and one in the back.They grew into big trees and did well for 20 years or more until the bores got them.That was in W.TX. I have seen some here in NM also.When little ones would come up she would give them away or mow them down.She kept them trimmed up like a regular tree.I love them.
pattico_gw
13 years ago
I would love some...and will pay you postage

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Kathsgrdn
13 years ago
No, cut one down about 5 years ago and am still pulling up the stupid seedlings!

I thought they got a heck a lot bigger than that. I took some pictures of some in Hawaii, they were huge! Beautiful trees but I don't want to have to pull up the seedlings for the rest of my life...which I have a feeling I'm already going to have to do.
mariend
13 years ago
Don't mail to CA. Restrictions of plants etc.
vala55
13 years ago
My Mom had one here in central KS and it was no problem. It was gorgeous.
Mystical Manns
13 years ago
Lydia, I would love to have a couple seed pods. My son has promised to bring he a couple seedlings since spring and he keeps forgetting ... so I'm sending you an email!

Thank you!
littlebit_gw
13 years ago
We had two here when we moved in back in 92, both have since died..I miss them and so do the hummers. We do have 2 volunteers come up every year but DH keeps them cut down.They are not in a good location for a tree.
Nita__AZ
13 years ago
When we lived in TX back in the early 70's a neighbor had one (this was a duplex we lived in) it got huge and was beautiful. It sure is messy though when the flowers fall off.

Now a neighbor a couple houses up from us here in AZ has one. It is really pretty and gives lots and lots of shade.
lydia1959
Original Author
13 years ago
To the top in case anyone missed this. I'll be sending out seeds later this week. If you want some let me know and I will add you to the list!
murraysmom Zone 6a OH
13 years ago
They are beautiful, but so messy. I am in southern Ohio and my next door neighbor and the guy who lives behind me has them. In fact, my next door neighbor had to cut one down because the branches kept coming over on my roof (and hers too.). Their roots seem to go to China and I am constantly pulling seedlings out of my garden. You can't let them take hold or you can't get them out. They are beautiful in bloom, but a little too messy for my taste.