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Products > Leucospermum cordifolium 'Yellow Bird'   Leucospermum cordifolium 'Yellow Bird' - Nodding pincushion Note: This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.   [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Proteaceae (Proteas) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Yellow Bloomtime: Spring Synonyms: [Leucospermum nutans] Height: 4-5 feet Width: 6-8 feet Exposure: Full Sun Summer Dry: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F Leucospermum cordifolium 'Yellow Bird' (Nodding pincushion) - This is an attractive shrub up to 4 ft. tall with a 7 ft. spread. It produces gray-green leaves and yellow, distinctively dome-shaped flowers that last for a prolonged period in the spring. It does best in the full sun. It is drought tolerant once established but is not cold hardy much below 30 F. This variety is considered to be disease resistant.  The information on this page is based on our library and online research as well as observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We have also incorporated comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have some additional information, in particular if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Leucospermum 'Yellow Bird'.     [MORE INFO]