Calliandra tweedii

Cunure, Mexican Flamebush

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 9B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Year 'round
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, specimen
Height 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, vase