Banksia prionotes

Acorn Banksia

Dwarf form sometimes available.

Family: PROTEACEAE

Genus: Banksia

Species: prionotes

Origin: Greater WA

Soil Preferences: Clay, Granite, Laterite, Sand, Sand Dunes, Sandy Loam

Tolerances: Clay, Drought Tolerant, Heavy Soils, Moderately Lime Tolerant, Salt

Plant Uses: Bird Attracting - Honeyeaters, Bird Attracting - Insect Eaters, Bird Attracting - Seed Eaters, Container Plant, Cut Flowers, Feature Tree, Floral Art, Insect attracting, Interesting Buds or Fruit, Windbreak

Growth Forms: Large Shrubs/Small Trees

Size Range: 5-8m

Lifespan: Perennial

Flowering Times: Autumn, Summer, Winter

Flowering Months: 02 Feb, 03 Mar, 04 Apr, 05 May, 06 Jun, 07 Jul, 08 Aug

Flowering Colours: Cream, Orange

FloraBase: https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/1842

Wholesale Availability:   Unavailable for wholesale ordering at this time. May be available for purchase at the Nursery.

Image Credits

  • Banksia prionotes Gnangarra - CC BY 2.5 AU