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Protea Species, Stinkleaf Sugarbush

Proteasusannae

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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

susannae (soo-SAN-ay-ee)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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Kell

San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | August 2007 | neutral

A Spoon-bract Sugarbush. Got its name as Stinkleaf because when crushed the leaves smell like sulphur. An aggressive grower in acid so...Read Moreil. Can be a container plant.

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Protea Species, Stinkleaf Sugarbush

Proteasusannae

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