Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Light Yellow, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gold, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Informal Hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Astringent, Cancer, Cardiac, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Jam, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
ELAEAGNUS umbellata
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Autumn olive, Autumn elaeagnus, Spreading oleaster
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Autumn Olive
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Herbst Olive
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Automne Olive
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Otoño de oliva
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
φθινόπωρο Ελιά
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Outono Olive
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Jesień Olive
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Autumnus Olive
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ingeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Autumn Olive
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Autumn Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Autumn Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Autumn Olive season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Autumn Olive Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Autumn Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Autumn Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Autumn Olive are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Autumn Olive flower color: Light Yellow and Silver
- Autumn Olive leaf color: Green, Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Autumn Olive
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Autumn Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Olive pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.