Banksia ericifolia

heath banksia

A dense bushy shrub growing to 5m in height and 4m in width. Narrow linear leaves to 2cm in length and large yellow-orange cylindrical flower spikes to 30cm.


origin	NSW.
cultural notes	A very hardy shrub in most climates and soils but requiring good drainage. Grow in full sun or part shade.
maintenance	Can be pruned to maintain shape. Avoid fertilizers high in phosphorus
tolerates	tolerant of frost, drought, poor soils and salt spray.
flowering season	Autumn and Winter.
flower colour	Large cylindrical flower spike with hooked styles, yellow-orange in colour.
foliage colour	Bright to mid green linear leaves to 2cm in length.
width	up to 4m
height	up to 5m
plant spacing	150cm apart
recommended uses	Very hardy, useful as a hedge or screen. Bird attracting.

plant image credits	public domain

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