I wouldn't plant one right on top of exposed soil in a flower bed and expect not to have to weed in the spring. However, the tree is beautiful and there are things you can do to prevent it from becoming invasive. Mine has grass all around so I cut off the seedlings with my tractor. I use Preen, a pre-emergent in the closest flower bed to keep the seeds from sprouting and I also use lots of mulch. Where there is a will, there is a way.
Jim
