Small ornamental tree with feathery foliage and pink powder-puff flowers across the canopy in midsummer. Fast growing but short lived.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 6–10 | −23.3 °C to 4.4 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H6 | −20 °C to −15 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 6–9 | −18 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 2–6 | −10 °C to 15 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Listed as invasive in much of the southeastern US — check local regulations
- Susceptible to mimosa wilt (Fusarium) which limits lifespan in humid climates
- Drought tolerant once established
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Cross-check Albizia (Silk tree, Mimosa) against your zones