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Proteaceae
Leucospermum, Pincushion Protea, Wart-stemmed Pincushion 'High Gold'
Protea
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Family
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
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Sun Exposure
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Danger
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Hardiness
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Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
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Fruit Size
Bright Yellow
Fruit Colors
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Growing Habit
Smooth
Days to Maturity
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Seed Type
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Usage
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Disease Resistance
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Leaf Type
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Water Requirements
Shrubs
Where to Grow
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Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
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Number of Vein Pairs
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Appearance of Margin
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Margin Width
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Flower Shape
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Flower Fragrance
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Does it set seed?
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Foliage Habit
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Ploidy
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Color Patterns
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Awards (if applicable)
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Category
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Growth Habit
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Days to Maturity
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Awards (if applicable)
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Habit
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Pruning Instructions
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Kernel Color
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Division
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Division
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Division
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Group
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Disease Resistance
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Section
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Pruning
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Size/Type
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Flower Characteristics
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Leaf Shape/Type
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Leaf Texture
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Leaf Color
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Propagation
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Pollination
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Bearing Habit
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Rootstock Vigor
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Disease Resistance
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Fruit Usage
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Classification
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