Pink flowers that smell like perfume and grow on trees in the Ask a Question forum

Jul 13, 2016 1:32 PM CST

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New Jersey

there are trees in my backyard that bloom these pink and white flowers every summer and they smell like perfume. i have been wondering what this was for years and have never been able to find an answer! help would be much appreciated

| @n1782 | Post #1211013 (1)

dyzzypyxxy

Jul 13, 2016 1:37 PM CST

Name: Elaine
Sarasota, Fl
The one constant in life is change

I think this may be it, although I'm surprised it's a hardy plant as far north as New Jersey.

btw, for future reference, I just typed "pink powder puff" into the Plant Database and this popped up. Sometimes you get lucky!

Surinam Powderpuff (Calliandra surinamensis)

Elaine

"Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm." –Winston Churchill

| @dyzzypyxxy | Post #1211018 (2)

zuzu

Jul 13, 2016 1:48 PM CST

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Name: Zuzu
Northern California (Zone 9a)

It looks more like a Silk Mimosa to me.

Mimosa Tree (Albizia julibrissin)

| @zuzu | Post #1211029 (3)

gingin

Jul 13, 2016 2:55 PM CST

Name: Ginger
Fountain, Florida (Zone 8b)

I agree with Silk Mimosa

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| @gingin | Post #1211076 (4)

Altheabyanothername

Jul 13, 2016 2:57 PM CST

Name: Sharon Rose
Grapevine, TX (Zone 8a)
Grace of the Lord Jesus be with all

I agree with Zuzu, Mimosa. My neighbors have lots and I am always pulling them out! May you have a joyful day!

One to take to heart....1 John 4 ..............................................Where there is smoke...there is fire...in most cases the smoke will kill you long before the fire consumes you. Beware of smoke screens! Freedom is not free and when those who have not paid the price or made the sacrifice...think that only they are right and entitled to speak...they bring us tryanny.

| @Altheabyanothername | Post #1211080 (5)

dyzzypyxxy

Jul 13, 2016 2:58 PM CST

Name: Elaine
Sarasota, Fl
The one constant in life is change

I think you're probably right, Zuzu. The other one I found would not be hardy enough to grow in NJ.

Elaine

"Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm." –Winston Churchill

| @dyzzypyxxy | Post #1211082 (6)

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