Mimosa tree covers itself in fluffy, feathery pink blooms each summer, its fern-like leaves folding closed at night in a subtle, sensitive-plant-like motion.
Fast-growing and tolerant of poor soil, mimosa (silk tree) has become popular for its quick shade and showy summer flowers, though it also self-seeds aggressively and is considered invasive in parts of the U.S.
Mimosa tolerates poor soil and drought well once established, growing quickly in full sun. Because it self-seeds heavily and is classified as invasive in several regions, check local guidance before planting, and consider deadheading spent flowers to reduce seed spread.
Mimosa is also a relatively short-lived and weak-wooded tree, prone to breakage in storms, which is worth weighing against its quick, showy display.
