Banksia Species, Hairpin Banksia
Banksiaspinulosa

Family: Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Banksia (BANGK-see-a)
Species: spinulosa (spin-yoo-LOH-suh)

Synonym:Banksia spinulosa

Synonym:Sirmuellera spinulosa

Category

Shrubs

Water Requirements

Unknown

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

Unknown

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Orange
Dark Purple/Black

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds