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Banksia ericifolia dwarf

Plant name: Dwarf heath banksia

Plant type: shrubs / bushes / trees

Plant pdf: Download the product detail sheet

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 2m

Height: Up to 1.8m

Plant spacing: 100cm apart

Recommended uses: Very hardy, useful as a small hedge or screen. Bird attracting.

Description: Compact form of Banksia ericifolia growing to 1.8m in height and 2m Width. Narrow linear leaves to 2cm in length and large yellow-orange cylindrical flower spikes to 30cm.