This dioecious shrub is upright with spreading branched stems that form a rounded habit. It has lanced-shaped, dark green leathery leaves and the cone-shaped flower head is yellowish appearing from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Leucadendron laureolum is naturally found in South Africa growing near Cape Town in poor to moderately fertile, well drained soils that are tending acid. It prefers a sunny open to protected position and is drought and frost tender.

This shrub is grown for its colourful bracts and its bushy habit. It is planted in small gardens as a specimen or in shrub borders. It is suitable for coastal or the adjoining tablelands establishing in 2 to 3 years and may be planted in large containers. ID 2427

Leucadendron (loo-ka-DEN-dron) laureolum (law-re-O’lum)

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