Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
North America
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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 branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Chokecherry
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Chokecherry
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Chokecherry
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Chokecherry
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Chokecherry
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
chokecherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Chokecherry
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Chokecherry Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Chokecherry are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Chokecherry
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.