Botanical Name: Common Names:
Leucadendron salignum Jack Harre Conebush,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Dense, Rounded
Description:
Lovely, small growing shrub. Brilliant display of red bracts which intensify during cooler weather The bracts make excellent cut flowers. The compact nature of the bush make it ideal for small hedges, general landscaping and looks great in a decorative pot. Grows approx 1.5m tall x 1m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers a well drained, acidic soil. Will tolerate light frosts and coastal conditions. Prune after flowering and fertilise sparingly with an acidic fertiliser. This plant has a moderate water requirement once established. Prune yearly to maintain shape. Information and images courtesy of Touch of Class Plants.
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Proteaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Red, Yellow
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: TBA
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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