Banksia ericifolia
HEATH BANKSIA
Proteaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, light frost
5m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Pruning: Lightly prune to shape at any time.

Fertilising: Only use low phosphorus fertiliser according to manufacturer's directions.

 
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Banksia ericifolia
HEATH BANKSIA
Proteaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, light frost
5m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in gold, yellow, orange or red

Flowering Time: late summer to mid spring

Ornamental Fruit: woody pod


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush, coastal, mediterranean & oriental designs

Uses: informal screen, formal screen, windbreak

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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