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Manica Sugarbush

Proteacaffra subsp. gazensis

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Family

Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Protea (PROH-tee-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Height

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Red

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Late Fall/Early Winter

Mid Winter

Blooms repeatedly

Other Details

Category

Perennials

Shrubs

Trees

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From woody stem cuttings

From softwood cuttings

From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

By simple layering

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Regional

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