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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Mimosa Trees
Mimosa trees are common here. They are small ornamental trees that can be seen along the roadside, or as 'under study' trees along the edges of wooded areas. They have leaves that are somewhat fern like, and their blossoms are profuse and exotic, looking like hot pink wispy powder puffs. (Hummingbirds love them!). They are drought tolerant, and can thrive even in poor soil. I want to add several of these to my yard. I have 3 problematic Hackberry trees in my yard that I want to be rid of. They are too close to the house, and tend to break up in strong winds. These Mimosas would be the perfect replacements!
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One of my favorite trees!
They look lovely, and when you have them and attract more hummingbirds maybe you'll be able to get a few photos...?
Do you have these in Germany, Nicole? Hungary? First I have to hire some guys to cut down the Hackberrys and grind the stumps out of the ground too. Then, in the fall, maybe I can put in some Mimosas. Maybe next Spring I will have some blooms....and some hummingbirds too.!
They are beautiful...must remember to add to them my list for when we have a house!
BG
ps-finally posted :)
I love them.
When I was growing up, we had two big ones in my backyard in New York. Everybody who knew everything about gardening said the same thing, "they will never grow or live in this climate" but they did. They lived for 22 years, the entire time my family owned that house.
Ironically, about two years after we sold the place and moved, they died. I think they might have missed us.
Now, I have a house in Texas and I want them back.
I hope you get to plant more of them.
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