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Banksia dryandroides

Description

Dense ornamental banksia grown mainly for its foliage. The leaves are deeply serrated, dark green above and white underneath. The seed pods are very decorative although the flowers are hidden in the shrub. Makes an excellent bird refuge. Useful as a low hedge or screen and windbreak. Also works well as a container plant.

Details

Biological Name: Banksia dryandroides
Common Name: Dryandra-leaved Banksia
Family: Proteaceae
Origin: Mediterranean Climate
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established
Frost: Frost Tolerant 25F-18F (-8C)
Soil: Well-drained to poorly drained soils
Flower Color: Amber
Flower Time: Summer-Autumn
Height: 3-6'
Width: 3-6'
See also...
Shrub
Availability ...
1 Gallon: backordered
2 Gallon: not available
5 Gallon: not available
15 Gallon: not available
Mail Order Plant (online only): backordered
Seeds (online only): $15.00add to cart
Propagation Information: Seed germinates readily with no pre-treatments required.

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Hardenbergia, Acacia, Senna and Casuarinas have nitrogen-fixing nodules on their root systems to help provide nitrogen for other plants close to them?

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