Bloemen-flowers Albizia lophantha - Paraserianthes lophantha

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Albizia lophantha is also known as Paraserianthes lophantha. If this Albizia overwinters above +10 degrees it is evergreen.
Because of its compact root system, it is very good to keep as a tub plant.

Given the winter hardiness of the plant, it is nice that it can be kept in a tub, the winter hardiness in a sheltered place reaches zone 8b for older plants and is not as hardy as the Albizia julibrissin.

The white / yellow plumes appear in July and the flowering continues until September. These beautiful white / yellow inflorescences have some similarities with the flowering of the Callistemon.
The bloom attracts butterflies.
When the Albizia lophantha has blossomed, green pods appear.

As it applies to all Albizia species, this species prefers a sunny place above a shady one.
In winter, the plant loses its leaves. 
By means of pruning this Albizia lophantha is good to keep in the desired size.
Winter hardiness zone 8b (-6 / -8ºC).