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Q.Outer Bark Is Splitting On My Mimosa Tree

Zone 72756 | Anonymous added on October 26, 2022 | Answered

What is causing the outer bark on my mimosa tree to split open all over my tree?

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GKH_Susan
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on November 13, 2022

Pretty as they are, Mimosas are considered weed trees in some areas. They are short lived, have weak wood and are prone to storm damage. Here are some possibilities:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/cracking-tree-trunks.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/wetwood-bleeding-trees.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/mimosa/mimosa-tree-weeds.htm

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