Perennials > Banksia > Banksia leptophylla > Banksia leptophylla
Banksia leptophylla
Slender Leaved Banksia
| Family |
| Proteaceae |
| Genus |
| Banksia |
| Species |
| leptophylla |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Height |
| 1.5 - 2.5 m |
| Spread |
| 1 - 2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Banksia leptophylla is a non-lignotuberous shrub. |
| Landscape |
| Ornamental use and low windbreak in gardens. |
| Cultivation |
| Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained, sandy and sandy loam with mildly acid and neutral pH. soil. Can withstand light frosts. |
| Habitat |
| Thrives in sand, gravel, laterite, and limestone. It is usually found in plains. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| The seeds are enclosed in follicles attached to a woody cone and are retained within until the cone is burnt. |
| Leaf Description |
| Linear leaves that measure 40 - 100 mm long by 1 - 1.5 mm wide. |
| Flower Description |
| Spherical to ovoid inflorescences that are 7 - 12 cm wide and occur on short lateral branchlets. |
| Colour Description |
| The leaves are green. The inflorescences are pale to medium yellow, pale brown and sometimes purple. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. |
| Propagation |
| Seed. |
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