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Leucadendron, Cone Bush, Sunshine Conebush, Sunshine Protea 'Katie's Blush'

Leucadendron

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Family

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

Info

Genus

Leucadendron (lew-kuh-DEN-dron)

Info

Synonym

Height

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Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Sun Exposure

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

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)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

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Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Fruit Shape

Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Size

Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Colors

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

Mid Winter

Growing Habit

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Good Fall Color

Provides Winter Interest

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

From softwood cuttings

From semi-hardwood cuttings

By simple layering

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

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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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Shrubs

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow

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Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

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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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | January 2008 | neutral

I have not grown this plant; however, I have ob served it in Maui, Hawaii. 'Katie's Blush' (Leucadendron laureolum x Leucadendron salig...Read More

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