Calliandra haematocephala x surinamensis 'Nana' (Dwarf Powderpuff Tree)
Botanical name: Calliandra haematocephala x surinamensis
Common name: Dwarf Powderpuff Tree
Cultivar: Nana
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Mimosoideae
Origin: Central to South America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Compact variety of Calliandra very close related to C. haematocephala (15 ft tall tree) and C. surinamensis (4-6 ft tall shrub), somewhat between these two species in size that can be grown as a small 7-10 ft tree or a medium shrub. Very dense beautiful foliage, leaves are somewhat smaller than C. haematocephala. Bright pink powderpuff flowers, everblooming. Makes excellent specimen tree or container plant.
Similar plants: Calliandra haematocephala x surinamensis 'Nana' (Dwarf Powderpuff Tree)
- Calliandra angustifolia (Bobinsana)
- Calliandra brevipes (Pink Powderpuff)
- Calliandra californica (Baja Fairy Duster)
- Calliandra calothyrsus (Cabello de Angel (Angels Hair))
- Calliandra haematocephala (Rose cascade)
- Calliandra houstoniana (Tree Calliandra)
- Calliandra parvifolia (Powderpuff)
- Calliandra riparia (Dwarf Powderpuff)
- Calliandra sp. (Powder Puff)
- Calliandra surinamensis (Surinam Powder Puff)
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