Leucadendron 'Deacon Yellow'
| Botanical Name: | Proteaceae Leucadendron eucalyptifolium f. yellow |
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| Height: | 3m |
| Width: | 1.5m |
| Position: | Full Sun |
| Frost tolerance: | will tolerate frosts to -5°C |
| Uses: | feature plant, foliage, cut flower, screening hedge |
Description: Leucadendron Deacon Yellow is a large fine leafed evergreen shrub which produces masses of yellow cone like flowers in spring.
This shrub is fast growing and perfect for hedges or as a feature plant.
How to look after Leucadendron Deacon Yellow:
Plant in a free draining acidic soil.
Although Leucadendrons are drought tolerant, soil should be kept moist in the first year until plant is established, once established they may require some watering in extremely dry conditions.
Prune Leucadendron Deacon Yellow after flowering to maintain shape and size.
