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Protea spp
Protea
SugarbushPlant Facts
| Scientific Name | Protea spp |
| Principal Common Name | Protea |
| Common Name(s) | Sugarbush |
| Synonym | |
| Description | Leathery leaved shrubs and trees from tropical and South Africa. Named for Greek god Proteus who could change form at will, as flower heads are extremely diverse consisting of interesting bracts surrounding multiple true flowers. |
| General Comments | |
| Origin | |
| Nativity | South Africa |
| Height Range | 3 - 20 FT |
| Spread Range | 3 - 20 FT |
| Flower Showy | Y |
| Warning | |
| Sunset Zones | 16 : 17 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
| USDA Zones | 10a : 10b : 11 |
| Leaf Color | Gray-Green |
| Leaf Texture | Leathery |
| Form | Shrub : Small Tree |
| Flower Color | Cream : Pink : Red : Salmon : Tan |
| Flower Time | Spring : Fall : Winter |
| Months | |
| Ease of Growing | Difficult |
| Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) |
| Soil Preferences | Well-drained |
| Watering Preferences | Medium |
| Outstanding Features | Container Plant : Cut Flower : Evergreen : Flower : Heat Tolerant |
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