Mimosa Trees

wilfred · 11-17-2001, 01:49 PM

We have a Mimosa tree that is about 5yrs old and is about 12ft tall. It was planted about 5ft from the corner of our house. The roots have run up to the house and against the slab but we can not tell if they have gone under the foundation. Can anyone tell us how deep the roots on a Mimosa tree travel below the surface? How far out from the base of the tree and how close to the house a Mimosa's be safely planted?

treeclimber165 · 11-17-2001, 02:32 PM

Mimosas are very fast growers with aggressive root systems. 5 feet is too close to the house for most trees, but especially the Mimosa. I'd cut it down and plant something further from the house. Space permitting, I'd recommend keeping any large-growing trees at least 15-20 feet from the house.

John Paul McMillin · 11-21-2001, 04:07 PM

Mimosa will also reseed everywhere , I would choose a different tree if you can. They are like weeds here. John

11-17-2001, 01:49 PM	#1
wilfred Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 1	Mimosa Trees We have a Mimosa tree that is about 5yrs old and is about 12ft tall. It was planted about 5ft from the corner of our house. The roots have run up to the house and against the slab but we can not tell if they have gone under the foundation. Can anyone tell us how deep the roots on a Mimosa tree travel below the surface? How far out from the base of the tree and how close to the house a Mimosa's be safely planted?

11-21-2001, 04:07 PM	#3
John Paul McMillin Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Blackbird, Delaware Posts: 315	Mimosa will also reseed everywhere , I would choose a different tree if you can. They are like weeds here. John __________________ John Paul McMillin ISA certified arborist Wilmington Country Club Wilmington, DE

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11-17-2001, 02:32 PM	#2
treeclimber165 Member A.K.A Skwerl Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: xc Posts: 4,109	Mimosas are very fast growers with aggressive root systems. 5 feet is too close to the house for most trees, but especially the Mimosa. I'd cut it down and plant something further from the house. Space permitting, I'd recommend keeping any large-growing trees at least 15-20 feet from the house.

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