Leucadendron coniferum (Dune Conebush) is a dioecious, evergreen shrub or small tree (up to 4m) endemic to Western Cape coastal sands. It features narrow, silvery-grey leaves (red-tinged in winter) on red stems, with bright yellow, bract-covered,, conelike flowers in late winter (August-September). As a fire-adapted species, it stores seeds in woody cones. 
Key Details
Scientific Name: Leucadendron coniferum
Common Name: Dune Conebush, Dune Conebush, Dune Conebush - Red List of South African Plants - SANBI
Habit: Erect, often dense shrub or small tree, 2–4m high.
Leaves: Linear-oblanceolate, hairless when mature, often with a 90° twist at the base.
Flowers: Dioecious (separate male/female plants); male heads are yellow, females are cone-shaped, appearing in August-September.
Habitat/Distribution: Coastal sandy soils (pH 7-9) in the Western Cape, South Africa.
Conservation Status: Near Threatened (previously listed as vulnerable), threatened by habitat loss, agriculture, and fire management.
Cultivation: Prefers full sun, excellent drainage, and is hardy to -5°C. 
Characteristics:
Fire Adaptation: The plant is serotinoushttps://www.fernkloof.org.za/index.php/all-plants/plant-families/item/leucadendron-coniferum, meaning it keeps seeds in the canopy to be released only after fire.
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