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Sugarbush, Protea 'Baron'

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

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Genus

Protea (PROH-tee-uh)

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Height

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Spacing

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Sun Exposure

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Danger

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)

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Bloom Time

Foliage

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Class

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Class

Bloom Color

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Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size

Red

Dark Purple/Black

Fruit Colors

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Fall/Early Winter

Mid Winter

Growing Habit

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

From semi-hardwood cuttings

By simple layering

Usage

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Disease Resistance

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Leaf Type

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Perennials

Shrubs

Where to Grow

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Propagation Methods

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)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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Kell

San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | November 2007 | neutral

This crimson red flower with a black furry center is from a cross between P. eximia x P. susannae.

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