Silk trees: Although mimosa or "silk" trees (Albizia julibrissin) are deer-resistant, they are not a good choice for landscaping in North America, where they are invasive plants.

What animal eats mimosa trees?

While they provide welcoming shade and leaves for browsing, the poisonous seeds can cause health problems when grazing animals such as cattle, sheep and goats eat them. The mimosa tree's prolific seed production creates a windfall for hungry livestock.

What is eating my mimosa tree?

Webworm. The mimosa webworm originated in China and can cause serious damage to the foliage of the tree. The webworm larvae spin webs around the leaves and the feed on the enclosed leaves. ... Multiple generations of webworm will eat leaves and cause defoliation of the tree.