Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
South America
Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Mealybugs, White Pine Weevil
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
anti-cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used as a dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
TAXUS cuspidata
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
spreading yew
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Japanese Yew
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
japanische Eibe
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Japanese Yew
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
tejo japonés
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
Ιαπωνικά Yew
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Xapanese Filho
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Xapanese Son
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Filius Xapanese
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Ingeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Japanese Yew
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Japanese Yew is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Japanese Yew Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Japanese Yew season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Yew is Loam while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Yew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Japanese Yew Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Japanese Yew physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Japanese Yew height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Japanese Yew are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Japanese Yew flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Japanese Yew leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Japanese Yew
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Japanese Yew include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Yew 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 Japanese Yew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.