Family: Mimosaceae Genus: Calliandra (kal-ee-AN-druh) (Info) Species: tweedii (TWEE-dee-eye) (Info)
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Category: Shrubs Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height: 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) 10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m) 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: Late Winter/Early Spring
Foliage: Evergreen
Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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Propagation Methods: From semi-hardwood cuttings From seed; direct sow after last frost By simple layering
Seed Collecting: Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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