Banksia occidentalis
Red Swamp Banksia
Family: PROTEACEAE
Genus: Banksia
Species: occidentalis
Origin: Busselton and Surrounds
Soil Preferences: Peaty Sand, Sand, Swamps
Tolerances: Freshwater, Moderately Lime Tolerant, Moist Soil, Saline Moist, Salt
Plant Uses: Bird Attracting - Honeyeaters, Bird Attracting - Insect Eaters, Bird Attracting - Seed Eaters, Bonsai, Container Plant, Cut Flowers, Floral Art, Interesting Buds or Fruit, Screening, Windbreak
Growth Forms: Large Shrubs/Small Trees
Size Range: 5-8m
Lifespan: Perennial
Flowering Times: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Flowering Months: 01 Jan, 02 Feb, 03 Mar, 04 Apr, 05 May, 09 Sep, 10 Oct, 11 Nov, 12 Dec
Flowering Colours: Orange, Red, Yellow
Wholesale Availability: Unavailable for wholesale ordering at this time. May be available for purchase at the Nursery.
Image Credits
Akos Kokai - CC BY 2.0