Banksia oblongifolia
FERN LEAF BANKSIA
Proteaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

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

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Flowers: chartreuse-cream

Flowering Time: early autumn to mid winter

Leaves: white underneath

Ornamental Fruit: woody pod
 
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Banksia oblongifolia
FERN LEAF BANKSIA
Proteaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

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

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: chartreuse-cream

Flowering Time: early autumn to mid winter

Leaves: white underneath

Ornamental Fruit: woody pod


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & bush designs

Uses: formal screen, informal screen, formal hedge, windbreak

Growth rate: slow

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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