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Banksia praemorsa
Cut-leaf Banksia
| Family |
| Proteaceae |
| Genus |
| Banksia |
| Species |
| praemorsa |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Height |
| 2 - 5 m |
| Spread |
| 2 - 3 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Many species of Banksia produce lignotubers which enable they to survive fires, Banksia praemorsa does not produce lignotubers and thus is quite sensitive to harsh brush fires. |
| Landscape |
| Feature plant, screen and windbreak. |
| Cultivation |
| Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soil with acid, neutral and alkaline pH. Prefers sandy, clay, loamy, sandy loam and clay loam soils. Tolerates light frost. |
| Habitat |
| Sea-facing side of sand dunes, sand cliffs and hills over limestone. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Thick sturdy trunk that branches close to the ground. |
| Leaf Description |
| Broad leaves of about 5 cm in length, 1.5 cm in width, have toothed margins and truncated ends. |
| Flower Description |
| Cylindrical-shaped with occasional variations. 35 cm long and 10 cm in diameter. Flowers bloom in August to November. The flower spikes arise from the ends of small lateral branches |
| Texture Description |
| The bark is rough and flaky. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. |
| Propagation |
| Seed. |
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