Leucadendron eucalyptifolium
Gum leaved Conebush
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.