This banksia is an open branched medium to large shrub, with leaves resembling pine needles and gorgeous large yellow flowers. Flowers provide colour in the garden through autumn and winter.
It can adapt to different well drained soils, and tolerates light conditions from dappled shade to full sun. Somewhat drought and frost tolerant, but not very tolerant of summer humidity in eastern States. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.
Banksia tricuspis – Pine Banksia
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small tree, Large shrub
Common Name - Pine Banksia
Scientific Name - Banksia tricuspis
Family - Proteaceae
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Minimum Height - 2
Maximum Height - 5
Minimum Width - 2
Maximum Width - 5
Flower Colour - Yellow
Flowering Time - Autumn, Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade, Half shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Open foliage, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Decorative fruit
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects
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