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Banksia brownii
Feather-leaved Banksia
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Large Banksia from Western Australia. Has spectacular orange and apricot flower spikes appearing in late winter spring. Nectar attracts native birds. Plant has long grey green serrated leaves. Good plant for native gardens.
Does best in sandy well drained soils.

  • Height 2-6m
  • Spread 2-3m
  • Position
    • position-fullshade Full Shade
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Proteaceae
  • Botanical Name Banksia brownii
  • Common Name Feather-leaved Banksia
  • Origin WA
  • Habit Erect,Spreading
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Red, Brown
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Spikes
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Large Shrub (Usually exceeds 3.6m)