Key Benefits
 | Very large flower spikes |
| Easily cultivated |
| Deep green foliage |
Problem Solving Features
| Excellent for dense hedge |
| Low maintenance |
| Low water/fertilizer needs |
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Banksia ericifolia var ericifolia |
A vigorous grower, very free branching with deep green foliage. The 10" long flower spike color ranges from orange to deep red. The mature shrub size is from 6 to 12'. Considered as one of the most easily cultivated Eastern Australia banksia species.
DO NOT FERTILIZE WITH PHOSPHOROUS FERTILIZERS!
| Temperature Rating | USDA Zone 9 |
| Type | Shrub to 12' |
| Flower Color | Orange to deep red |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Placement | Sun |
| Culture | Low moisture |
| Native | Eastern Australia |
| Family | Proteaceae |
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