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Products > Leucadendron argenteum   Leucadendron argenteum - Silver Tree    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Tree Family: Proteaceae (Proteas) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: NA Bloomtime: Not Significant Height: 25-40 feet Width: 15-20 feet Exposure: Full Sun Seaside: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Leucadendron argenteum (Silver Tree) - This is a strikingly beautiful accent tree with large (4 1/2 to 6 inches long by 2 inches wide) soft, silky, shimmering, silvery-green-gray, lance-shaped foliage. It is an evergreen, short-lived tree that can grow 25-40 feet tall and about 20 feet wide. Older, mature branches are spreading and irregularly shaped with gray bark. The bloom is inconsequential - the female plant sometimes forms a small cone. Plant in full sun with very good drainage and some summer watering. It can be touchy ! Protect from dry wind. It is hardy to about 24 degrees F.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]