Spreading shrub or small tree with terminal sulfur yellow flowers in summer - fall. Adaptable to wide range of soil types and conditions - coastal or inland. Frost and drought tolerant once established. Suitable for windbreaks and is grown commercially for cut flowers, particularly the dwarf form. The tree form makes an excellent specimen for small or larger gardens. Interesting trunk.
Biological Name: Banksia attenuata
Common Name: Slender Banksia
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Time: Summer
Height: 6-20'
Width: Variable
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Propagation Information: No pre-treatment required. Seed germinates readily 4-12 weeks. Sow seed in mix 3:1 Perlite:Peat and cover the depth of the seed. Keep moist until germination occurs. Best to sow in individual containers to prevent damage to the root system when transplanting. Drench seed with a fungicide after sowing to prevent "Damping Off'.