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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).
Leucospermum conocarpodendron

Description

Medium rounded shrub or small tree with a thick stout trunk, grey-green leaves and yellow-gold flowers. Spectacular in flower. Excellent ornamental shrub for gardens. Good long lasting cut flower. Prefers well-drained soils in open sunny position. Grows in granite and sandstone soils in native habitat. Leucospermum 'Big Mac' is a hybrid Leucospermum conocarpodendron x ?. It was found growing at Terando Rosa Wholesale Nursery in Camarillo. California. It has a true orange flower.

Details

Biological Name: Leucospermum conocarpodendron
Common Name: Grey Tree Pincushion
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: Yellow
Flower Time: Winter-spring-summer
Height: 5'
Width: 5-7'
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Shrub
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