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Banksia sphaerocarpa
Fox Banksia
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Large Banksia from Western Australia. Has oval shaped yellow/brown to orange flower spikes that appear in summer and autumn. Nectar attracts native birds. Plant has long grey green serrated leaves. Good plant for native gardens.
Does best in sandy well drained soils.

  • Height 1-2m
  • Spread 1-2m
  • Position
    • position-fullshade Full Shade
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Proteaceae
  • Botanical Name Banksia sphaerocarpa
  • Common Name Fox Banksia
  • Origin WA
  • Habit Round
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Yellow, Brown
  • Flowering Time Summer, Autumn
  • Foliage Grey-green
  • Flower Type Spikes
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)