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| Category: Tree |
| Family: Proteaceae (Proteas) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: NA |
| Bloomtime: Not Significant |
| Height: 25-40 feet |
| Width: 15-20 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Leucadendron argenteum (Silver Tree) - This is a strikingly beautiful accent tree with large (4 1/2 to 6 inches long by 2 inches wide) soft, silky, shimmering, silvery-green-gray, lance-shaped foliage. It is an evergreen, short-lived tree that can grow 25-40 feet tall and about 20 feet wide. Older, mature branches are spreading and irregularly shaped with gray bark. The bloom is inconsequential - the female plant sometimes forms a small cone. Plant in full sun with very good drainage and some summer watering. It can be touchy ! Protect from dry wind. It is hardy to short duration temperatures to about 24 degrees F.
Information on this page is based on research conducted in our nursery library, from online sources, as well as from observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery's garden and in other gardens where we have observed it. We also will incorporate comments received from others and welcome getting feedback of any kind from those who have additional information, particularly if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips would aid others in growing Leucadendron argenteum.
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