Leucadendron salicifolium – Common Stream Conebush – 5 seeds

Leucadendron is a genus of about 80 species of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae, endemic to South Africa, where they are a prominent part of the fynbos vegetation. They are evergreen shrubs or small trees growing up to 116 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, simple, entire, and usually green, often covered with a waxy bloom, and in the case of the Silvertree, with a distinct silvery tone produced by dense silky hairs. The flowers are produced in dense inflorescences; they are dioecious, with separate male and female plants. The seed head is a woody cone-like structure, containing numerous seeds; the seed morphology is varied and reflects subgeneric groupings within the genus.

The Common Stream Conebush is a single stemmed erect shrub growing up to 3m. It has hairless leaves that are sickle shaped. In its area of distribution they are commonly found near streams in dense extensive stands.

USDA Zone 8

Season to Sow Autumn