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Leucadendron argenteum
Silver Tree
Origin: Native to the Western Cape, South Africa.
| Family |
| Proteaceae |
| Genus |
| Leucadendron |
| Species |
| argenteum |
| Category |
| Tropicals, Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9b-11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c-H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -6.7-10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 20-50 |
| Height |
| 7-10 m |
| Spread |
| 4-6 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Often used as an ornamental garden feature. |
| Cultivation |
| Grows best in sandy, loamy soils and full sun. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Found on cool, east and south coasts. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| The tree bark is thick and grey. |
| Leaf Description |
| The leaves are broad at the base and narrower at the tips. They are green with a shiny, silvery coating with short, silky hairs. They grow 10-15 cm long. |
| Flower Description |
| The dense flowers are round and inflorescence, growing 4-5 cm across. |
| Fruit Description |
| The fruit is a round and cone-like and contains many seeds. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagated by seeds or cuttings. |
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