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Pom Pom Conebush

Leucadendron Discolor 'Pom Pom'

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Overview

The Leucadendron discolor 'Pom Pom' is an eye-catching, medium-sized evergreen shrub reaching up to 5 feet tall and wide. Its silvery-green foliage and striking yellow pom-pom-like inflorescences add year-round interest. Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established, it's ideal for low-maintenance and water-conservative landscapes. This conebush requires minimal pruning and is pest-resistant, enhancing its appeal for both designers and clients.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–11Type Shrub
Pom Pom Conebush (Leucadendron Discolor 'Pom Pom') — Its silvery-green foliage and striking yellow pom-pom-like inflorescences add year-round interest

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Proteaceae

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Pom Pom Conebush (Leucadendron Discolor 'Pom Pom') — The Leucadendron discolor 'Pom Pom' is an eye-catching; thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers full sun
Pom Pom Conebush (Leucadendron Discolor 'Pom Pom') — 'Pom Pom' requires both male and female plants for pollination
Pom Pom Conebush (Leucadendron Discolor 'Pom Pom') — Regular pruning is generally not necessary
Pom Pom Conebush (Leucadendron Discolor 'Pom Pom') — commonly known as Pom Pom Conebush
Pom Pom Conebush (Leucadendron Discolor 'Pom Pom') — giving a pronounced two-toned effect that provides year-round interest.<br><br>As a dioecious plant
Pom Pom Conebush (Leucadendron Discolor 'Pom Pom') — This conebush requires minimal pruning and is pest-resistant; 'Pom Pom' requires both male and female
Pom Pom Conebush (Leucadendron Discolor 'Pom Pom') — This conebush requires minimal pruning and is pest-resistant
Pom Pom Conebush (Leucadendron Discolor 'Pom Pom') — Its silvery-green foliage and striking yellow pom-pom-like inflorescences add year-round interest; which
Pom Pom Conebush (Leucadendron Discolor 'Pom Pom') — The plant forms a compact; yellow pom-pom-like flower heads surrounded by colorful bracts
Pom Pom Conebush (Leucadendron Discolor 'Pom Pom') — commonly known as Pom Pom Conebush; its silvery-green foliage and striking yellow pom-pom-like
Pom Pom Conebush (Leucadendron Discolor 'Pom Pom') — the female plants boast prominent
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