Banksia ericifolia
Heath-leaved Banksia
Shrub to 6m from NSW. Collected by Joseph Banks in 1770 around Botany Bay.
Banksia ericifolia was one of the first Banksia species to be cultivated, having been introduced into cultivation in England in 1788.
Wikipedia
Family: PROTEACEAE
Genus: Banksia
Species: ericifolia
Origin: Greater Australia
Soil Preferences: Acid Sand, Freshwater / Streamline, Sand, Sandstone
Tolerances: Moist Soil
Plant Uses: Bird Attracting - Black Cockatoos, Bird Attracting - Honeyeaters, Bird Attracting - Insect Eaters, Bird Attracting - Seed Eaters, Cut Flowers, Feature Tree, Interesting flowers, Screening, Shrubbery
Growth Forms: Large Shrubs/Small Trees
Size Range: 5-8m
Lifespan: Perennial
Flowering Times: Autumn
Flowering Colours: Orange, Red, Yellow
Wholesale Availability: Unavailable for wholesale ordering at this time. May be available for purchase at the Nursery.