Family: Proteaceae
(pro-tee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Banksia (BANGK-see-a) Species: menziesii (menz-ESS-ee-eye) Synonym:Sirmuellera menziesii
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Category ShrubsWater Requirements UnknownSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage EvergreenFoliage Color UnknownHeight 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) 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 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) 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 UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color PinkRed Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods From woody stem cuttingsFrom seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |