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Leucadendron modestum Strawberry Fair

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Leucadendron modestum Strawberry Fair Conebush,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Shrubs Rounded

Description:

Dense evergreen shrub with masses of dainty strawberry-pink cones in Spring. A very pretty plant which is ideal for containers and small, low maintenance gardens. Grows approx 60m tall x 60m wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

60cm-1m 60cm-1m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Cut Flower, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods

Family Name: Origin:

Proteaceae Africa

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Pink, Red

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring, Summer

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Low

Drought: High

Frost: Moderate

Wind: High

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