Banksia sphaerocarpa
FOX BANKSIA, ROUND-FRUIT BANKSIA
Proteaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

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, light frost
2.5m
Plant habit
 
3.5m

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Banksia sphaerocarpa
FOX BANKSIA, ROUND-FRUIT BANKSIA
Proteaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

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, light frost
2.5m
Plant habit
 
3.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late winter


DESIGN

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

Uses: formal hedge, border

Growth rate: slow

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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