Summary: Protea aurea is a small South African tree in the Proteaceae family.

Botanical name: Protea aurea (Burm. f.) Rourke Family: Proteaceae Origin: South Africa Common name: Protea, Common Shuttlecock Sugarbush Hardiness: not very hardy (-6°C) once well established Collection CCVS Protea Protea aurea is a small South African tree in the Proteaceae family, growing to 3 to 5 m tall. It grows at altitudes of between 150 and 800 m in the Riviersonderend Mountains, Langeberg and Outeniqua Mountains, on cool, damp southern slopes. Flower color varies from cream to red. In our region, it blooms in summer.