How Do You Get Rid Of Mimosa Trees?
The mimosa tree (Albizia julibrissin), sometimes referred to as a Persian silk tree or a silky acacia, is a thin ornamental that may grow as tall as 40 feet. The tree is typically planted for ornamental purposes thanks to its fragrant white flowers. The mimosa tree can sometimes become an invasive pest, spreading its seed and multiplying rapidly. Get rid of your current mimosa trees before they become a problem. Pull out the mimosa tree. This option is best for seedlings and saplings of a maximum height of two feet. Put on gloves. Get into a squatting position as if you were riding a horse. Grab the mimosa tree with two hands near the sapling’s base and pull the plant out of the ground. Discard the plant or add it to your compost or mulch pile. Spray the mimosa tree with a systemic broad spectrum herbicide. This option works best for mimosa trees of a height where you can still reach the top of the tree, whether on foot or on a ladder. Spray all exposed surfaces of the mimosa tree with
