Protea, Grey-Leaf Sugarbush, Laurel Protea
Protealaurifolia 'White Owl'

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting