height | 20–30 | |
width | 6–12ft | |
tolerates | Coast, Cool Summers, Fog, Wind | |
water needs |
Low | |
water info |
L. argenteum responds well to watering every couple weeks during the summer (once established) if it has perfect drainage. This can’t be stressed enough this plant wants to be in sand or grit! When planted in loamy soil (or even clay) it often grows well for five to ten years and then drops out during a wet winter, probably because the roots have grown too deep where water persists. If planted in heavy soil amend deeply with pumice or lava rock, water infrequently during summer once established. Consider planting another tree in the garden in a different area after five years and replant as needed so you always have one cycling through. Even in nature this is a short lived tree, living to around twenty years. |
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hardy to |
25F | |
exposure | Part Shade – Full Sun | |
indoor outdoor |
Outdoor | |
drainage | Requires Perfect Drainage, Tolerates Sandy Soil | |
fertilizing | Fish Emulsion, Low Needs, No Phosphorus | |
origin | SW South Africa | |
california native |
No | |
sunset zones |
16, 17, 22–24 |
Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.
Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.
Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.
Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams,
but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.
Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.