Leucadendron Species, Conebush, Winter Sunshine
Leucadendrondaphnoides

Family: Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Leucadendron (lew-kuh-DEN-dron)
Species: daphnoides (daf-nee-OY-deez)

Synonym:Leucadendron venosum

Synonym:Protea daphnoides

Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Pale Green
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Mid Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting