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Products > Leucospermum cordifolium 'Yellow Bird'
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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 |
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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 presented on this page is based on research that we have conducted about this plant in our library and from reliable online sources. We also consider observations we have made of it growing in the nursery's garden and in other gardens we have visited, as well how it performs in our nursery crops out in the field. We will incorporate comments that we receive from others as well and welcome getting feedback from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they have knowledge of cultural information that would aid others in growing Leucospermum cordifolium 'Yellow Bird'. |
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