[citation needed] It produces masses of seeds, most of which succeed in germinating, and it can withstand a very wide range of growing conditions, from −4 °C (25 °F) to salty soils to drought.

[citation needed] Tipuana tipu is viewed as an invasive weed in some countries and is known for having a very aggressive root system.

[9] Category 3 species are regarded as having the proven potential of becoming invasive, and are not allowed to occur anywhere except in biological control reserves, unless they were already in existence when the regulations went into effect.

In Southern California, an insect called tipu psyllid (Platycorypha nigrivirga) has invaded several trees.

[11] In South Africa (Knysna) Tipuana is attacked by polyphagous shot hole borer (Euwallacea fornicatus).