Family: Proteaceae
(pro-tee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Banksia (BANGK-see-a) Species: prionotes (pry-oh-NOH-tees) Synonym:Sirmuellera prionotes
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Category ShrubsTrees Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure Full SunFoliage EvergreenFoliage Color UnknownHeight 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m) 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m) 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m) 20-30 ft. (6-9 m) Spacing 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m) Hardiness 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 UnknownDanger UnknownBloom Color OrangeSilver/Gray Bloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cuttingFlowers are good for drying and preserving Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Winter/Early SpringOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From softwood cuttingsFrom semi-hardwood cuttings From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost By grafting Seed Collecting Unknown |