Calliandra haematocephala
(Red Powderpuff)
USDA Zone: 9B - 11
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Origin: Bolivia
Type: Evergreen Shrubs

Typical Height: 8’-15’
(2.4–3.6mts)
Typical Spread: 10’-15’
(3.0–4.5mts)

Growth: Medium
Drought Tolerance: High
Salt Tolerance: Low
Wind Tolerance: N/A
Foliage Color: Green
Flower Color: Red, White
Flowering Season: Summer
Flower Feature: Showy
Light Needs: High
Nutritional Needs: Medium
Human Hazards: None
Family: Leguminosae
Propagation: Seeds, Cuttings
Leaf Type: Pinnately compound
Texture: Fine
Environmental Issues: None

Typical sizes at the nursery:
3G
7G
15G

Typical planting distance:
12'-15' O.C. Small Tree
(3.6–4.5mts)
4’-6’ O.C. Hedge
(1.2-1.8mts)

Common Uses: Flowering Shrubs; Formal Hedge; specimen; Deck or Patio; Container or Planter; Medians
Category: Large Shrubs

Notes: A spectacular large evergreen shrubs or small tree to 15 ft.

+ In this Photo:
Calliandra haematocephala
(Red Powderpuff)
Flowers close up

All sizes are approximates
Photo taken by:
All Landscape Data, Inc.
April 2014
Hollywood
Florida USA

Sources:
Tropicals
Gordon Courtright

Betrock’s
Reference Guide to
Florida Landscape Plants

Landscape Plants for South Florida
A manual for gardeners, landscapers and homeowners.

The Landscape Manual
Prepared by the Miami-Dade County
Department of Planning and Zoning

Betrock’s
Plant Finder

Internet Sources:
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2313/

http://www.rareflora.com/calliandrahae.htm

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/st108