sweet fragrance from 'otherworldly' blossoms |

These MIMOSA #trees are a rare sight in western Pennsylvania, and in the same sense, a rare treat, especially since they bloom during the summer, well after most other trees have finished blooming.
Even though they are hardy in Zones 6 thru 9, you rarely see them planted here in Zone 6, yet the changing (warming) plant hardiness zone map, and their strength through #heat and drought, might change all that. However, with weak branches, they are vulnerable to ice and snow accumulations.
They are considered invasive #plants in warmer climates, becoming naturalized in many areas of the southeastern US and California. Known as Persian silk tree, Japanese mimosa, powderpuff tree, pink silk tree, or just silk tree or mimosa, they can grow 20 to 40 feet tall, with a 20 to 50 foot spread. They create unsightly seed pods that linger throughout winter.
They prefer full sun and have some deer resistance. Their 'otherworldly' blossoms are fragrant, and attract butterflies, bees and humming birds.
Some cultivars of mimosa are less invasive, and other varieties of mimosa that are available include:
'Summer Chocolate' has undeniably pretty purplish bronze foliage and pink flowers.
'Ishii Weeping' is a weeping variety that doesn't get too tall.
'Rosea' is a compact, hardy tree.
'Flame' has magenta flowers.

[@likethestarsaboveus]

You can grow it from seed too, it's really easy to maintain, no wonder it's invasive

[@bobscaping]

Sounds like a moth flame of sorts! LOL