Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
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coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Black Cherry
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Black Cherry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Powder Puff Tree and Black Cherry Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Black Cherry are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Black Cherry
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Cherry 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 Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.