Leucosceptrum canum

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Evergreen shrub or small tree about 1.5-7m tall, usually multi-stemmed, with ascending branches and greyish-green, papery leaves, white-woolly beneath, to 30cm long. Creamy-white flowers in dense, cylindrical spikes to 15cm long, produced from late autumn to early spring, followed by brown fruits. Good nectar source for birds, butterflies and bees

Scientific classification

Species: Leucosceptrum canum (Leucosceptrum canum)
Genus: Leucosceptrum
Family: Lamiaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Leucosceptrum canum

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Leucosceptrum canum

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Leucosceptrum canum care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Growing

In milder and frost-free areas, grow in well-drained soil, in full sun in a warm, dry position such as a courtyard or against a south-facing or west-facing wall; in frost-prone areas, grow in a cool or temperate greenhouse, in a mix of peat-free potting compost and grit, in full light and low humidity. Water moderately during the growing season and sparingly in winter

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