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Protea, Oleanderleaf Protea 'Obsession'

Proteaneriifolia

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Family

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

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Genus

Protea (PROH-tee-uh)

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Species

neriifolia (ner-ee-eye-FOH-lee-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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positive

neutral

negative

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