Banksia Species, Hairpin Banksia
Banksiaspinulosa

Family: Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Banksia (BANGK-see-a)
Species: spinulosa (spin-yoo-LOH-suh)

Synonym:Banksia spinulosa

Synonym:Sirmuellera spinulosa

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Orange
Dark Purple/Black

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds