Sugar Bush (Protea repens)

Family: Proteaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Protea repens is an evergreen Shrub growing to 2.5 m (8ft) by 2.5 m (8ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

delicious syrup. — The nectar from the flowers is consumed directly or made into a delicious syrup.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 8)