Other Names: Silktree, Persian silk tree, pink siris

Zone: 6 to 9 Cold Hardy to -15 Degrees F (Not reliably winter hardy in USDA Zone 5)

Growth Rate: Fast

Plant Type: Small to medium sized flowering deciduous tree

Family: Fabaceae

Native Range: Asia
Height: 20 to 40 feet
Spread: 20 to 30 feet
Shape: Vase shaped, often multi-stemmed, flat top crown.

Bloom Time: June-September

Bloom Color: Pink
Flower/Fruit: Fragrant, light to deep pink, silky, pompom flowers all summer. 5 to 7 inch gray-brown seeds pods.

Sun: Full Sun to Light Shade

Fall Color: None

Drought Tolerance: High

Water: Medium
Maintenance: High: Short-lived; subject to vascular wilt disease and mimosa web worm. Self-seeding can produce numerous seedlings. Falling leaves, flowers and seed pods can pose significant clean-up problems if trees are planted near homes.

Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Plant tolerates a number of adverse conditions including poor soils and drought. Thrives in high summer heat.

Culture: Good summer color. Attracts Hummingbirds, Bees and Butterflies. Reseeds.

Uses: Popular for use as a terrace or patio tree for its light, dappled shade and tropical effect.