Are Mimosa trees edible or poisonous? - Ask Extension
Are Mimosa trees edible or poisonous to animals? The internet says both. Some sites say parts of the trees are eaten by humans and animals. Othe...
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Are Mimosa trees edible or poisonous? #140894
Asked July 15, 2013, 4:00 PM EDT
Are Mimosa trees edible or poisonous to animals? The internet says both. Some sites say parts of the trees are eaten by humans and animals. Others say they are toxic to family pets and livestock. Would they kill my neighbors chickens if the seed pods fly over the fence? Would they kill my dog if he eats any part of the tree? Thank you for your time.
Salt Lake County Utah
Expert Response
The legume (pod and seeds) is poisonous. I don't think that the rest of it is. A way to handle it would be to use a ladder and pill off the developing legumes. They'll come off in bunches. It might take an jour or two but I think it's practical.
