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Leucospermum Species, Pincushion Protea, Silky-Haired Pincushion

Leucospermum vestitum

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Family

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

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Genus

Leucospermum (loo-koh-SPER-mum)

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Species

vestitum (VES-tee-tum)

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Synonym

Leucadendron ellipticum

Leucospermum incisum

Protea conocarpa

Protea elliptica

Protea vestita

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Orange

Red-Orange

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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neutral

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