Botanical Name: Common Names:
Banksia ericifolia spinulosa Giant Candles Heath Leaved Banksia, Lantern Banksia, Heath Banksia,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs, Trees Shrub Like, Spreading
Description:
This is a hybrid (B spinulosa x B ericifolia) growing to around 4.5m tall as a bushy shrub or can be trimmed into a tree form from a young age. A highly adaptable plant that can be used as an informal hedge, screen or windbreak. Fine bright green foliage with large brilliant orange flower spikes to around 35-40cm long that are full of nectar attracting native birds. Flowers for a long period of time from autumn throughout winter.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Wind Break, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Leaf Miner
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Proteaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Orange
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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