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Author Message   Stephie  Posted on Friday, November 30, 2007 - 10:37 am EST :    I recently bought mimosa seeds then found seeds for a black-leafed mimosa (with pink flowers). What a find!!!!!!! Anyone grow this variety? If so, are the leaves actually that dark? Stephie - B.C., Zone "8"   Maggiepie  Posted on Friday, November 30, 2007 - 11:16 am EST :    Hi Stephie, Just googled it and found this http://i.pbase.com/v3/26/411626/2/45254613.050623002LPCG2.jpg Great find, it looks gorgeous. Maggiepie - New Brunswick, Zone "4b"   Bulliedeux  My Garden Posted on Friday, November 30, 2007 - 11:35 am EST :    A lingering memory from growing up in NM was a mimosa in bloom at one of the houses we lived at. I've always loved that tree. I've kept wanting to try it up here but doubt it'd make it. I saw the one you're referring to and drooled some more. you need a nudge... GET IT!!! just don't be stingy with pictures. :) Bulliedeux - IL, Zone "5b"   Stephie  Posted on Sunday, December 02, 2007 - 11:34 am EST :    I bought both kinds! I figured the drooling was starting to damage my keyboard! Stephie - B.C., Zone "8"   Zonenvy  Posted on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 - 03:55 pm EST :    This tree is not hardy in my area, but I've heard it can be an invasive pest in warmer climes. Any concerns about the invasive potential in your area? BTW, I first saw this tree (in full flower) while traveling through Missouri a few years back and it was love at first sight. Zonenvy - Wisconsin, Zone "4"   Stephie  Posted on Monday, January 28, 2008 - 10:50 am EST :    Well.....as long as I place it in the right spot I don't mind the word "invasive" as I have fought blackberries for years. We have 30 acres, half of it in rainforest so the trees I plant eventually hit a "forest wall" of fir and cedar. Mowing takes care of errant seedlings/runners. Stephie   Stephie  Posted on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 12:54 pm EST :    The seeds are very easy to germinate and now have many seedlings. Just started another set of "regular" mimosa...it looks neighbours will be finding orphans on their doorsteps..... Stephie

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