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Heath-leaved Banksia

Banksia ericifolia
Heath-leaved Banksia
Image by: Kevin Sparrow

A dense bushy shrub with bright green needle-like foliage and large striking orange-yellow cylindrical flowers that grows from two to seven metres tall. The cylindrical flowers of this shrub are up to 30 cm long and 4-6 cm wide, these are followed by woody seed bearing cones. This low maintenace, fast growing plant makes an excellent screen or feature plant, is bird attracting and tolerates coastal conditions. 

Form
Shrub
Height
3+m
Flowering Time
  • Winter
Plant Origin
Native
Maintenance
  • Medium
Light
  • Sun
  • Part Shade
Water Requirement
Medium
Tolerates
  • Heavy and Clay soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Acidic Soils
  • Dry conditions
Biodiversity Benefits
  • Birds
  • Nectar and Pollen
Natural Occurence
NSW
Bush Tucker Plant
No