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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 'Red Gem'

Description

Medium sized handsome shrub 6'x6' with an upright habit. Flowers develop in winter and the bracts are wine red. Tolerant of most well-drained soil types and conditions. Excellent cut flower and screen. Growing well in Ojai. Great substitute if Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset' not available as it has same characterists but more compact growth habit.

Details

Biological Name: Leucadendron 'Red Gem'
Common Name:
Family: Proteaceae
Origin: South African
Exposure: Full Sun
Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established
Frost: Moderately Frost Tolerant 25F (-4C)
Soil: Well-drained, sandy
Flower Color: Burgundy
Flower Time: Winter-spring
Height: 5'
Width: 5'
See also...
Shrub
Availability ...
1 Gallon: backordered
2 Gallon: not available
5 Gallon: not available
15 Gallon: not available
Mail Order Plant (online only): backordered
Seeds (online only): not available

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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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