Banksia cunninghamii
HILL BANKSIA, HAIRPIN BANKSIA
Proteaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, clay, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, heavy frost
5m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Flowers: gold & black-purple

Flowering Time: mid autumn to mid winter

Leaves: dark green

Ornamental Fruit: woody pod
 
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Banksia cunninghamii
HILL BANKSIA, HAIRPIN BANKSIA
Proteaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, clay, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, heavy frost
5m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: gold & black-purple

Flowering Time: mid autumn to mid winter

Leaves: dark green

Ornamental Fruit: woody pod


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & bush designs

Uses: formal screen, informal screen, formal hedge, large planter, coppice, windbreak

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: nectar






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