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Leucadendron Species, Gum Leaf Conebush, Yellow Star

Leucadendroneucalyptifolium

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Family
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Leucadendron (lew-kuh-DEN-dron)
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Species
eucalyptifolium (yoo-kuh-lip-tih-FOH-lee-um)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Leandro, California

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