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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 7, 2015
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    Regular watering schedule is very important in the first few growing seasons.
    This will help it establish a good and deep root system.

    In extreme heat, watering should be increased.

    A Mimosa Tree should be planted in full sun.

    Soil conditions should be light soil and well draining.

    This specimen is considered a fast growing tree with a short life span.
    10 to 20 years in perfect growing conditions.

    It is susceptible to Mimosa Wilt and Mimosa web worm.

    Here is a link with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/mimosa/growing-silk-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 18, 2016
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    Where these young trees or older specimens?
    Older trees are difficult to successfully transplant.

    Transplanting should take place in spring or fall and to avoid moving these trees during the hot part of the summer.
    Make sure to plant the trees at the same depth, but dig the planting hole twice as wide as the root ball.
    Mix 1 part sphagnum peat moss with 4 parts soil from the planting hole to backfill the tree. This will help with drainage and help to acidify the soil.
    Water the trees throughly to keep the roots moist. When the first inch of soil dries, water again. Maintain the moisture level until the trees have become established.
    The links below have more information and review the invasive qualities of this tree.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/mimosa/

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    September 26, 2016
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    This is what's known as a "reversion". Summer Chocolate Mimosa is likely a hybrid which has the special characteristic of chocolate colored leaves, but it still has the genetic potential to produce green leaves. The branches with the green leaves have "reverted" and begun expressing the green-leaf genes. If you want to restore the chocolate color, prune out all the green-leaf sections, since reversions will typically grow more vigorously than the rest of the plant.

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    October 10, 2016
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    If all the branches that produced leaves are gone, the tree is unlikely to make it. Mimosas are known for having frail wood and for often not living very long, so it might be better to cut the trunk down to prevent it from falling at some point. Mimosas can be propagated from its seeds, so you could plant a replacement if you have seed pods left.

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    October 18, 2016
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    This looks like a legume plant, perhaps a mimosa or locust tree seedling. If so, the seed that it grew from probably came in a pod and looked something like a bean (although many legume seeds are inedible or poisonous, so don't eat them!)

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 17, 2017
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    Mimosa do prefer a acid soil in the 4.4 to 5 ph range.
    A soil test will help you determine if you need soil amendments.
    Your County Extension service can help you with a soil test for a few dollars.
    Here are some links to help you.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/mimosa/mimosa-tree-weeds.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/the-importance-of-soil-for-an-organic-garden.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 3, 2017
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    It looks as though your plant is just starting to form buds.

    Give it time to start actively growing before fertilizing.

    This link has more care information.

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

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