Compact eastern Australian banksia with narrow spiny leaves and golden cylindrical flower spikes through autumn and winter.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 8–11 | −12.2 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H3 | −5 °C to 1 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 9 | −1 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 3–7 | −5 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Critical autumn and winter nectar source for honeyeaters, sugar gliders and native bees
- Flowers in autumn and winter when little else is open — a key seasonal marker
- More compact than coastal banksia (B. integrifolia) — better for small gardens
- Drought tolerant once established, prefers well-drained acidic soil
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