Calliandra houstoniana (Tree Calliandra) - Video 11

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Botanical name: Calliandra houstoniana

Common names: Tree Calliandra, Red Powderpuff

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: Mexico to Northern South America

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
Calliandra houstoniana
Calliandra houstoniana (Tree Calliandra) the only tree-form Powderpuff, rapidly growing into a lush tree under 20 ft in a single season.


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Calliandra houstoniana, Tree Calliandra, Powderpuff - seeds

Tree Calliandra, Powderpuff. Calliandra houstoniana is a fast growing small tree or large shrub with fine feathery foliage and bright red fine structured powderpuff flowers. This species is very close to calliandra calothyrsis, but the flowers open fully, unlike c. calothyrsis, where the flower opens gradually from the bottom to the top.
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