Conospermum triplinervium (Tree Smokebush)


Botanical Information

FamilyProteaceae
GenusConospermum
Speciestriplinervium
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen)
OriginWestern Australia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height3 - 4 m
Spread1 - 2 m
Flowering PeriodJanuary, August, September, October, November, December

Description and Growing Information

ShapeOpen and mound-shaped.
LandscapeOrnamental use, screen, hedge and windbreak.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Moist, well-drained soil with acid, neutral and alkaline pH. Prefers sandy, loamy, sandy loam and clay loam soils. Drought resistant.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatWhite, grey or yellow sand and laterite. It may also be found on sand plains occasionally in winter-wet depressions.
Leaf DescriptionGlabrous alternate leaves that are 30 - 140 mm long and 3 - 20 mm wide.
Flower DescriptionHairy and arranged singly.
Fruit DescriptionNut and ranges in size from 2.3 - 2.7 mm.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are green. The flowers are whitish-grey.

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