Leucadendron
Leucadendron
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Leucadendron
Leucadendron is a genus of evergreen South African shrubs in the protea family, grown for their striking colorful bracts and cone-like seed heads. They require full sun, lean acidic sandy soil, low water, and superb drainage. In NE Florida's humid climate they are challenging long-term specimens — success depends on excellent air circulation, raised well-drained beds, and avoidance of all phosphorus fertilizers. Starting at $64.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Winter
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Acidic, Well-drained
Care essentials
Plant Leucadendron in full sun with maximum direct sunlight and excellent air circulation. In NE Florida's humid climate, airflow is critical — fungal diseases thrive where air is hot and still. Avoid crowding with other shrubs.
Leucadendron is drought-tolerant once established; water sparingly and allow the soil to dry between waterings. NE Florida's summer rains and high humidity pose the biggest risk: excellent drainage and raised planting beds are essential to prevent the root rot that kills these plants rapidly in wet soils.
Plant in very well-drained, sandy, acidic soil (pH 5.0–6.5) with low fertility; avoid phosphorus-rich fertilizers, which are toxic to Proteaceae. Do not amend with compost or apply standard landscape fertilizers — lean, infertile soil mimics the South African fynbos conditions this genus requires. In NE Florida, a raised bed with sharp-draining gritty soil gives the best chance of success.
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Common questions
Is Leucadendron a good plant for St. Augustine?
Leucadendron is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 4-6 feet × 4-6 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed June 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.