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Leucadendron ‘Rising Sun'

Pronunciation

lew-kuh-DEN-dron

Common Name

Rising Sun Conebush

Plant Type

Shrub

Mature Size

6 ft. to 8 ft. tall and wide

Water Requirements

Low: water every three weeks until the root ball is wet

Sun/Shade Requirements

Full sun

Wildlife

Flower Color

Red

Maintenance- Design- Planting Tips

Leucadendron ‘Rising Sun’ is a South African native, with beautiful reddish stems and terminal bracts (colorful flower-like leaves toward the end of a stem). Some Leucadendrons can be frost tender.

PADG notes: This Leucadendron stayed small, so pruning hasn’t been necessary. It may be because it was planted on top of a gravel mound and received limited water. However, we removed Rising Sun from the Palo Alto Demonstration Garden because it had a twisting way of growing that we didn't find attractive.

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