Fynbos
Silver Tree
Botanical Name
Leucadendron argenteum
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- Full Sun
- Fast Growing
- Flowering
- Indigenous
Product Info at a Glance
The Leucadendron argenteum is a fast-growing, evergreen tree endemic to the Western Cape. Its striking foliage is defined by a soft, shimmering quality that serves as a focal point in the landscape. Reaching a mature height of 7–10 metres, this species functions as a living sculpture, particularly suited to gardens with granitic soils. Cultivation requires specific conditions to ensure success. The tree thrives in full sun and demands well-drained, acidic soil. While it is classified as waterwise, it requires moderate, consistent moisture and deep watering during its first two summers to become established. Garden Considerations Plant into a permanent position while young, as the species is extremely sensitive to root disturbance and should never be transplanted. Avoid waterlogging and ensure the soil is fast-draining to protect the root system. Do not apply fertilisers containing phosphorus. Expect a spring flowering season and a natural lifespan of approximately 20 years. As an indigenous feature tree, it is best suited for gardeners who can provide the precise environmental conditions it requires to flourish.
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Everything it needs to thrive.
Plant Profile
Plant Snapshot
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Watering
- Moderate
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Mature Height
- 7 m
- Flowering
- Spring
- Pet Safety
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- Soil Type
- Well-drained, acidic, granitic soils
- Evergreen / Deciduous
- Evergreen
- Waterwise
- Waterwise
Getting started
Simple Steps for Success
Step 01
Prepare your planting position
Choose the correct light for this plant and prepare well-drained soil.
Step 02
Plant at the correct depth
Keep the root ball level with the surrounding soil surface.
Step 03
Water thoroughly
Water deeply after planting to settle the soil around the roots.
Step 04
Mulch and monitor
Apply mulch away from the stem and monitor moisture as it establishes.
Ongoing care
Care that Keeps it Thriving
Watering
Rhythm: moderate; requires consistent moisture in well-draining soil.
Water deeply after planting to settle the roots, then taper to the natural rhythm above once established (usually four to six weeks).
Feeding
A balanced organic fertiliser applied in spring and again in late summer keeps fast growth steady and healthy.
Soil Preparation
Prefers well-drained, acidic, granitic soils.
Work in generous compost when planting, ensure sharp drainage, and mulch the surface to hold moisture and moderate soil temperature.
Maintenance
Light, formative pruning once a year is usually all this evergreen needs.
🌿 Nursery Note
We've grown Silver Tree successfully across the West Coast and Winelands for many seasons — one of the most dependable evergreens for a Cape garden.
Give it an open, sunny spot and it will settle in without fuss. Water deeply once or twice a week through the first summer; established plants reward consistency more than volume.
— Groen Nursery