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Leucadendron eucalyptifolium

Gum leaved Conebush

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Description

Large shrub 15-20' tall and 8-12' wide with yellow flush in winter-spring. Great screen or hedge plant for well drained, sandy soils in full sun. Excellent foliage for cut flowers. Frost tolerant to 22 degrees F and drought resistant shrub once established. Flowers resemble cone heads. Prefers low phosphorus soil. Prune in spring once the winter flowers have finished. Caterpillars and scale can be a problem; in humid conditions, there can be a problems with various fungal diseases. Evergreen leaves resemble eucalyptus leaves except they are brilliant chartreuse color. This evergreen shrub is wind tolerant but difficult to find in stores. Better luck by finding seeds to plant.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Width Range

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Yellow Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.