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Proteaceae
Cone Bush
Leucadendron salignum
Diversity and adaptation.
- Family
- Proteaceae
- Genus
- Leucadendron
- Native to
- South Africa
- Bloom season
- Winter, Spring
- Type
- Evergreen shrub
- Height
- 100-200 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, acidic, sandy
- Water
- Low
- Hardiness
- 9-11
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Cone bushes are dioecious, meaning male and female flowers grow on separate plants.
- They are part of the fynbos biome, one of the most biodiverse plant kingdoms on Earth.
- Many cone bush species require fire to release their seeds and regenerate.
- The colorful bracts surrounding the flowers are often mistaken for petals.
- Leucadendron comes from the Greek words for 'white' and 'tree,' though many species are vividly colored.
Color meanings
0
Uniqueness
1
Transformation
2
Endurance