Banksia menziesii
FIREWOOD BANKSIA, MENZIES'S BANKSIA
Proteaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9b-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind
5m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Banksia menziesii
FIREWOOD BANKSIA, MENZIES'S BANKSIA
Proteaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9b-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind
5m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink, white & yellow

Flowering Time: Any time of the year

Leaves: white underneath

Ornamental Fruit: woody pod


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, shade tree, windbreak

Growth rate: slow

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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