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PROTEA Leucadendron argenteum

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PROTEA Leucadendron argenteum

Commonly known as Cape silver tree

Soft shiny silver leaves with velvety hairs and silver cone-shaped flowers. Endangered in the wild in South Africa

PROTEA Leucadendron argenteum

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1.5 to 2 Litre

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	Endangered in the wild	These plants are listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's list of 'Red Plants'. This is a list of threatened species in the wild, they are either critically, endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
	Pests & Diseases	Red spider mites, under glass.
	Place of origin	South Africa (Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape)
	Resistant to honey fungus	These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.

Garden Location/Conditions

Greenhouse / conservatory

Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter

Hardiness

Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)

Pruning group

Pruning group 1

Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

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