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Mimosa Tree: Short-Lived Due to Fusarium Wilt

Mimosas in the Southeast typically die within a few years from fusarium wilt, a soil-borne fungus that clogs vascular tissue. The disease spread from North Carolina in the 1930s via soil and equipment. No resistant varieties are available.

If you have an exceptionally large, healthy specimen, propagate it from seed or cuttings—it might possess rare resistance.

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