Banksia ericifolia, Heath Banksia
Heath Banksia
An Australian native that can reach a height of twelve feet and ten feet wide. Large red orange flowers bloom in the fall through winter. This banksia is commonly found in the Blue Mountains of West Sydney where rainfall averages 35" per year. Banksia wood is used by wood turners to make wood bowls.
Family Name | Proteaceae |
Species Name | Banksia ericifolia, Heath Banksia |
Common Name | Heath-Leaved Banksia |
Native to | Australia |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Height x Width | 6'-8' x 4'-6' |
Growth Habit | Upright Branching |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun/Part Sun |
Water Requirement | Low |
Soil Type | well draining |
Flower Color | Reddish/Orange |
Flowering Months | Spring/Summer |
Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen |
Fragrant | Fragrant Flower |
Cold Hardy to | 20-25 Degrees |
Attracts pollinators | Birds, Bees, Butterflies |
Container Plant | No |
Erosion Control | Yes |
Bank Stabilization | Yes |
Fire Resistant | No |
Deer resistant | Yes |
Local plant | No |
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Heath Banksia
An Australian native that can reach a height of twelve feet and ten feet wide. Large red orange flowers bloom in the fall through winter. This banksia is commonly found in the Blue Mountains of West Sydney where rainfall averages 35" per year. Banksia wood is used by wood turners to make wood bowls.
Family Name | Proteaceae |
Species Name | Banksia ericifolia, Heath Banksia |
Common Name | Heath-Leaved Banksia |
Native to | Australia |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Height x Width | 6'-8' x 4'-6' |
Growth Habit | Upright Branching |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun/Part Sun |
Water Requirement | Low |
Soil Type | well draining |
Flower Color | Reddish/Orange |
Flowering Months | Spring/Summer |
Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen |
Fragrant | Fragrant Flower |
Cold Hardy to | 20-25 Degrees |
Attracts pollinators | Birds, Bees, Butterflies |
Container Plant | No |
Erosion Control | Yes |
Bank Stabilization | Yes |
Fire Resistant | No |
Deer resistant | Yes |
Local plant | No |