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Leucadendron, Cone Bush, Sunshine Conebush, Sunshine Protea 'Harvest'

Leucadendron

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Family

Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Leucadendron (lew-kuh-DEN-dron)

Info

Synonym

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

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)

Bloom Color

Red

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Bloom Time

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Bloom Time

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Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

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Bloom Time

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Seed Collecting

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size

Fruit Colors

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Days to Maturity

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Disease Resistance

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Foliage Color

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Water Requirements

Where to Grow

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Soil pH requirements

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

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Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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Kell

San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | March 2019 | neutral

Per the Resendiz Brothers Protea Growers in Fallbrook, CA. https://resendizbrothers.com/ :
"Leucadendron Harvest. The perfect w...Read More

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