Banksia menziesii |
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Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub Hardiness zones: 9b-10 Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind |
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Pruning: Retain only one main trunk for a tree or tip prune regularly from a young age for a shrub. Fertilising: Only use low phosphorus fertiliser according to manufacturer's directions. | ||||||||
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