Ecology Albizia odoratissima tolerates a wide range of temperatures and rainfall. Normal rainfall varies from 650-3000 mm with a dry season from November to March. The species prefers soils with large amounts of organic matter. It tolerates hot humid conditions, but does not tolerate water-logging. On poor soils growth is stunted.
Young plants are susceptible to frost.
Albizia odoratissima is classified as moderately light demanding. Juvenile trees require shade. It is susceptible to fire, but resistant to weed competition and drought. It regenerates naturally in sheltered areas with good soil. Distribution Albizia odoratissima occurs naturally in Southern China, Burma, Peninsula India, and Tropical Africa.