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Banksia menziesii


Firewood Banksia, Menzies Banksia, West Coast Banksia




Origin:  Native to Western Australia.
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Plants can re-grow from a lignotuber or epicormic bud after a brush fire.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Proteaceae
Genus
Banksia
Species
menziesii
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen)
Temperature (°C)
-4
Temperature (°F)
25
Height
1.5 - 8 m
Spread
1 - 3 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Landscape
Ornamental use and cut-flowers.
Cultivation
It is not tolerant of high humidity and thus cultivation should be avoided in those areas.
Habitat
Sandy soils in scrublands and low wood land.
Leaf Description
Oblong in shape and somewhat truncate at the tips. 8 - 25 cm long and p to 4 cm wide. The new leaves are finely downy. Leaf margins are serrated with many small 1 - 2 mm long triangular teeth.
Flower Description
The inflorescences appear in autumn and winter. Yellow blooms are rarely seen. Ovoid to cylindrical in shape, flower spikes can be 7 - 8 cm wide and 4 - 12 cm high. Composed of numerous individual flowers.
Colour Description
The leaves are a dull green and paler grey with new growth. The inflorescences are reddish-pink or yellow. The trunk is grey with shades of brown or pink.
Notable Specimens
Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
Propagation
Sow seed in individual pots to prevent root disturbance during transplanting. Media should be a mix a 3:1 mix of perlite to peat. Keep soil moist and germination should occur in 1-3 months with no pre-treatment.
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