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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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JanuaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyOctoberNovemberDecember
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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