Banksia attenuata (Slender Banksia)

Botanical Information

FamilyProteaceae
GenusBanksia
Speciesattenuata
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen)
OriginThe genus Banksia is named after Sir Joseph Banks (1743 - 1820) a British naturalist who joined Captain Cook on his explorations in the Pacific including Australia. Native to South-west Australia in the South-west Botanical Provinces, the Geraldton Sandplains, Swan Coastal Plain, Avon Wheatbelt, Jarrah Forest, Mallee, Warren or the Esperance Plains.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height2 - 10 m
Flowering PeriodJanuary, February, October, November, December

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA lignotuberous shrub.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatSand plains and dunes on white, yellow, brown or pale red sand sometimes over laterite.
Leaf DescriptionPetiolate leaves, alternate, 90 -175 mm long and 7 - 15 mm wide, hairy, pinnately divided with shallow teeth pointing towards the apex. The leaves have 12 - 24 lobes on each side with the leaf margins being revolute.
Flower DescriptionThe inflorescences or flower spikes are held above the foliage and appear in spring and summer. 5 cm wide, up to 25 - 30 cm tall and made up of very small individual flowers.
Colour DescriptionThe inflorescences or flower spikes are bright yellow. The buds are often bright green.

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