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Australian Native Plants, located in Ventura, CA, is a leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens. Shop the online store or come visit us (by appointment only).
Leucadendron argenteum

Description

Handsome, medium sized tree, 25', native to South Africa, with large silvery leaves. Growing well in Ojai although can at times be unpredictable. Suitable for most well-drained soils even clay soil. Grown commercially for its cut foliage. Can also be grown as a large container plant. NEVER FERTILIZER WITH PHOSPHORUS.

Details

Biological Name: Leucadendron argenteum
Common Name: Silver Tree
Family: Proteaceae
Origin: South African
Exposure: Full Sun
Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established
Frost: Light Frost Tolerant 28F (-2C)
Soil: Well-drained to poorly drained soils
Flower Color: Silver Cone
Flower Time:
Height: 25'
Width: Variable
See also...
Tree
Availability ...
1 Gallon: not available
2 Gallon: not available
5 Gallon: not available
15 Gallon: not available
Mail Order Plant (online only): not available
Seeds (online only): not available
Propagation Information: Seed sown with Smoke Plus treatment germinates best.

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Hardenbergia, Acacia, Senna and Casuarinas have nitrogen-fixing nodules on their root systems to help provide nitrogen for other plants close to them?

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