Calliandra tweedii

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Brazilian Flame Bush, Trinidad Flam

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This shrub will grow 10'-15' high and produces nice, red-pink blooms. It does best in partial shade to full sun. It has fine foliage, giving it a delicate appearance.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12', 12-25'

 

Flower Color

Red

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.