Leucadendron 'Pisa'
Botanical Name: | Proteaceae Leucadendron floridum |
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Height: | 2m |
Width: | 1.5m |
Position: | Full Sun |
Frost tolerance: | will tolerate frosts to -5°C |
Uses: | feature plant, foliage, cut flower, screening hedge |
Description: Leucadendron Pisa is a medium sized shrub with fine feathery silver foliage year round and an abundance of yellow flowers in Spring and silver cones after flowering.
How to look after Leucadendron Pisa:
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 Pisa after flowering to maintain shape and size.