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Calliandra Species, Mexican Flame Bush

Calliandratweedii

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Calliandra (kal-ee-AN-druh)

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Species

tweedii (TWEE-dee-eye)

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Synonym

Anneslia tweediei

Calliandra tweediei

Calliandra tweediei var. tweediei

Feuilleea tweedii

Mimosa yaguaronensis

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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neutral

negative

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