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Leucospermum, Pincushion Protea, Nodding Pincushion 'Yellow Bird'

Leucospermumcordifolium

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Family
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Leucospermum (loo-koh-SPER-mum)
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Species
cordifolium (kor-di-FOH-lee-um)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Aptos, California

Bostonia, California

Day Valley, California

Newport Beach, California

Rio del Mar, California

San Diego, California

San Leandro, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

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