Protea, Grey-Leaf Sugarbush, Laurel Protea 'White Owl'

Protealaurifolia

Family
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Protea (PROH-tee-uh)
Species
laurifolia (law-ree-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 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)
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Leandro, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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