Banksia spinulosa  
Hairpin Banksia   

Comments, Features & Uses:

Variable, small to medium, multi-stemmed shrub with narrow dull green leaves that have a whitish underside. Flowers appear in summer, autumn and winter and are small, tubular, bronze or honey-coloured with black or dark red styles, arranged in cylindrical spikes, 5-20cm long. Fruits are narrow cones that retain the seeds. Good bird attractor for nectar feeding and seed eating. Can be used as a garden specimen, informal hedging or tubs.

• ‘Birthday Candles’

Naturally Occurring:                    

QLD, NSW, VIC.

Dimensions:     

Aspect:

Coastal Tolerance:                

Resistant to salt spray.

Soil Requirements:

Moisture Requirements:

Regular watering is required until established in suitable conditions. Will require watering during long, dry periods.

Temperature Range:

Maintenance and Fertiliser Requirements:

Pruning generally not necessary if plant is in an open position. Should naturally form a rounded shrub. Any fertiliser should be low in phosphorus and lime.

Pests and Diseases:

No specific pest or disease problems.

Spacing Guide:

Typical Container Sizes Available:

140mm, 200mm and 300mm.