Paraserianthes lophantha, Albizia lophantha

It is an attractive small tree to about 8m, very fast growing, especially in coastal areas, with long (up to 20 cm) bipinnate leaves. The greenish yellow flowers appear in early June and flowering continues through the winter months and into September. These are followed by dark seed pods up to 10 cm in length. The tree flowers from an early age and because of its quick growing habit makes good cover for other species.

Similar plants:

• Albizia julibrissin (Silk Tree)
• Albizia lebbeck, Mimosa lebbeck (Womans tongue, Siris-tree, Rain tree, East Indian walnut, Kokko, Soros-tree, Raom tree)
• Albizia sp. (Albizia)
• Samanea saman, Albizia saman, Pithecellobium saman (Monkeypod, Rain Tree, Cenizaro, Cow Tamarind)