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Calliandra californica

Species
  • Icon of shrub form Shrub
Family Fabaceae
Synonyms Anneslia mixta, Anneslia mucronulata
Common names Baja Fairy Duster

Climatic Suitability
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Calliandra californica: whole plant in flower
Credit: C. Meling
Calliandra californica: leaves
Credit: C. Meling
Calliandra californica: section of stem with flowers and leaves and bark
Credit: Casey H. Richart
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Form

Height in cultivation 1.2 – 1.8 m
Spread in cultivation 1.4 – 1.5 m
Origin Exotic
Flower colour Red
Flower period summer
Leaf colour Green
Leaf loss Evergreen

Site

Urban space type Park
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Soil texture clay, loam, sand
Soil pH alkaline, neutral
Planting & Maintenance Well drained soil

Performance

Shade tolerance Full sun
Tolerance High drought
Moderate coastal
Growth rate Slow
Biodiversity Insect Pollinator

Climate Suitability

Climate suitability

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