How to prune albizia julibrissin 'rosea'

Late spring to early summer after flowering. Cut dead or crossing branches back to the branch collar. Thin the canopy lightly to let light and air through. Shorten overlong stems to an outward-facing lateral; do not cut into old leafless wood.

Annually or every 2 years. Albizia julibrissin 'Rosea' (pink silk tree) follows the same pruning principles as the species. Prune lightly after flowering to shape and remove dead or crossing wood. It is somewhat hardier than the type but still benefits from pruning in warm weather to minimize dieback at cut ends.

Cut dead or crossing branches back to the branch collar. Thin the canopy lightly to let light and air through. Shorten overlong stems to an outward-facing lateral; do not cut into old leafless wood.