Banksia ericifolia
Plant name: Heath banksia
Plant type: shrubs / bushes / trees
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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.
Description: 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.