Leucadendron, Cone Bush, Sunshine Conebush, Sunshine Protea 'Pisa'

Leucadendron

Family
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Leucadendron (lew-kuh-DEN-dron)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Succulent
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | August 2007 | positive

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