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Banksia ericifolia
Heath-leafed Banksia
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| Description | An iconic Australian small tree or large shrub, it has large striking spikes of yellow to reddish-orange flowers contrasted with small, linear, light-green to greyish-green leaves. A great specimen for attracting birds. Autumn/winter flowering. | ||
| Foliage |
Evergreen
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| Form |
Broad-domed
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| Mature Size | 6 x 6m | ||
| Uses | This makes a Australian native statement with bold flowering colour and dense form. Ideal for single plantings or multiplanted to make an informal hedge. | ||
| Position & Soil | This tree enjoys full sun and well-mulched soils. You can lightly prune to retain its bushy habit. | ||
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| Substitutes |
• Banksia ericifolia 'Red Rover' • Banksia ericifolia x spinulosa 'Giant Candles' • Banksia integrifolia 'Sentinel' |
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