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Banksia baueri
Possum banksia,Woolly banksia
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Large Banksia from Western Australia. Has spectacular cream to Orange flower spikes covered with grey hairs. Nectar attracts native birds. Good plant for native gardens. Does best in sandy well drained soils

  • Height 2-5m
  • Spread 2-3m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Proteaceae
  • Botanical Name Banksia baueri
  • Common Name Possum banksia,Woolly banksia
  • Origin WA
  • Habit Round
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Orange, Cream
  • Flowering Time Winter, Spring
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Spikes
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Large Shrub (Usually exceeds 3.6m)