Ornamental medium to large, upright shrub Bright orange flowers winter to spring with serrated grey-green leaves. In its natural habitat it grows in deep red sands on coastal dunes and plains where the average rainfall is less than 8". Frost tolerant to low 20 degrees F. Seed follicles are usually opened by fire. Fast growing and usually produces terminal cut flowers 3-5 years from seed. Will tolerate some alkalinity and extended dry periods and is very frost tolerant once established (20F) It is susceptible to Phytophtora cinnamomi if conditions have poor drainage, excessive moisture and hot weather. Requires deep infrequent watering to establish deep roots in the first 2 years. Do not prune on old wood or could kill the plant. Great bird attract plant, screen or hedge.
Highly ornamental large red flowering shrub 6-8'. Floral emblem of New South Wales. Prefers well-drained acid-neutral soils. Full sun on coast, part shade inland. Very frost tolerant. Prefers container growing in southern California as I don't think it likes the alkaline soils and water. Grows beautifully in northern California. Excellent cut flower. Prune heavily after flowering for flower production the following year. Excellent container plant. Attractive seed pods.
Dense, upright, ornamental banksia very adaptable to a wide range of well-drained soils (sandy or heavy clays) and positions. It is tolerant of moderate frost, extended dry periods, strong winds and coastal exposure. Large yellow or wine red flower heads which are sometimes terminal or within the shrub. The yellow form flowers over a longer period. Very usful screen and ornamental large shrub for Californian gardens. Attracts birds and is also a bird refuge. Related to Banksia media.
A beautiful speciman feature in any garden or container. Beautiful specimen can be seen at the Taft Garden in Ojai or the LA Arboretum and Botanic Garden where they are about 15' tall. Their long grass-like leaves grow aproximately 3-4' long and large spear-like creamy flower spike, is magnificient. They attracts birds and bees. They are slow growing initially but tolerant of most situations once established. Take care NOT to overwater and rot the crown of the plant.
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