Calliandra eriophylla Benth. var. chamaedrys Isely

Scientific Name: Calliandra eriophylla Benth. var. chamaedrys Isely


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Fabales / Fabaceae / Leguminosae / Calliandra Benth./ Calliandra eriophylla Benth. var. chamaedrys Isely

<i>Calliandra eriophylla</i> Benth. var. chamaedrys Isely
General Information
Usda SymbolCAERC
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubSubshrub,
Native LocationsCAERC

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Calliandra eriophylla Benth. var. chamaedrys Isely is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)28
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum240
Hedge ToleranceHigh
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum7.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1200
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1200
Precipitation, Maximum10
Precipitation, Minimum2
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationRounded
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioLow
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorPurple
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationLow
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)3.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee1
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Seed Spread RateModerate
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed per Pound24000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityField Collections Only
Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialMedium
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable Browse AnimalHigh
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Calliandra eriophylla</i> Benth. var. chamaedrys Isely

<i>Calliandra eriophylla</i> Benth. var. chamaedrys Isely

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