This dioecious shrub is upright with spreading reddish stems that form an open rounded habit. It has lanced-shaped, grey-green leathery leaves and the cone-shaped flower head is creamy-green and appears from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Leucadendron discolor is naturally found in the north, western and Eastern Cape of South Africa growing in poor to moderately fertile well drained soils that are tending acid in an open sunny position and is drought tolerant but frost tender.

This rounded shrub is grown for its attractive reddish leaves and its ease of care. It is used in mixed shrub borders or informal hedging and as a specimen plant in a lawn or against a sunny wall. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and is suitable for coastal regions.ID 1233

Leucadendron(loo-ka-DEN-dron) discolor(DIS-kol-or)

Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Protea Family