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Calliandra haematocephala
Red Powder Puff
Calliandra · Fabaceae
Red Powder Puff (Calliandra haematocephala) is a exotic tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 4 m high and 4 m spread, with a spreading canopy form. Its noted amenity value is prominent flowers. Its recorded local performance is somewhat reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.
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Classification
Genus
Calliandra
Family
Fabaceae
Common name
Red Powder Puff
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban
Calliandra haematocephala belongs to the Calliandra genus within the Fabaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Full sun to part shade, subject to species
Soil
Site-appropriate soil with adequate rooting volume
Growth rate
Fast
Mature size
4 m H × 4 m W
Landscape use
Maintain current usage
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Further reading
- 01Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 02Calliandra haematocephala verified observation photograph — iNaturalist · no rights reserved