Leucospermum Conocarpodendron
This pincushion falls into the category of 'Tree Pincushions', and if pruned correctly while young, gives a neat adult tree.
This pincushion falls into the category of 'Tree Pincushions' because it has a single, thick trunk.Size and shape: 3-5m high and upto 3m wide with a rounded, compact, neat appearance
Soil Type: well-drained sandstone or granite soils
Habitat: it likes to grow in the open and enjoys full sun it can also, if pruned heavily to keep it small, be grown in a pot outside in the full sun
Flowers:the flowers are a bright gold/yellow color and the bush is quite spectacular when in flower with an abundance of flowers.
- They are about 80mm in diameter.
- Flowering time is as soon as the first really hot weather starts - usually the end of spring to the beginning of summer.
- The flowers are very good cut flowers as they have a long vase-life and are very striking either on their own or in an arrangement.
- They also attract birds - yet another reason to have one of these in your garden
- are a grey/silver color covered with a layer of minute hairs and tipped in red, and
- have a very good vase life and don't discolor
The young plants could be susceptible to frost and need to be protected until established. This showy plant is hardy and once established has very low water requirements - it's ideal for a water-wise garden in a winter rainfall area.