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Banksia spinulosa
Origin: The 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. The species ashbyi is named after Edwin Ashbyi a wildflower grower who collected the original type form.
| Family |
| Proteaceae |
| Genus |
| Banksia |
| Species |
| spinulosa |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 9a or greater |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-5) - 1 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 23 - 34 |
| Height |
| 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread |
| 0.1 - 0.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| It is a lignotuberous shrub found in two forms; shrub or small tree. They are a fire-sensitive species and thus burns are required for seed release/germination. |
| Landscape |
| Ornamental plant, ideal for cut flower production, screen and windbreak. |
| Cultivation |
| Full sun to partial-sahde. Well-drained soils. Tolerates moderate frost. Do not prune to old wood as this could kill the plant. Deep infrequent watering is best. |
| Shape |
| Bushy. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Habitat |
| Red sand dunes near the coast from Exmouth to Geraldton extending inland. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
| Propagation |
| Seeds. Do not require any treatment and take 16 - 61 days to germinate. |
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