How Do You Trim A Mimosa Tree?
Sometimes called a silk tree, the mimosa tree is an elegant flowering tree that grows in temperate climates. Mimosa trees were brought to the United States from China in 1745 and are considered an invasive tree in some states, including Florida. These trees have delicate leaves that resemble fern fronds and sprays of pink or red pom-pom style flowers. If you want to trim your mimosa tree, the best time of year to do so is in late winter, when frost danger is past but the tree is still in a dormant phase. Inspect the tree’s limbs and bark for signs of damage. If you encounter limbs that are diseased, dead or otherwise damaged, you’ll need to remove these before trimming the tree. Removing dead or diseased limbs as soon as you discover them promotes overall tree health and prevents bacteria from spreading to healthy limbs. Cut off dead or damaged limbs at their intersection with the mimosa tree’s trunk. You might want to leave a small 1-inch nub of the limb to prevent cutting into the tr
