In Tennessee growing up we had a Mimosa in the backyard which survived many winter's with a lot of freezing weather. It was not the same as Connecticut by any means but that tree was tough. Yours may not be the exact species because the flowers are different but at least some mimosas will survive winter's. You can find more accurate information on it if you know the Latin name. Or, find out where the tree was grown.
I have a south facing bay window and the tropicals each have a goal temperature. When lows are below the goal, that tree comes in and stays in until it seems the temps will never drop below that, usually late October to early March. You would probably be a month or two longer.