Banksia hookeriana
Acorn Banksia, Hooker's Banksia
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Banksia hookeriana Acorn Banksia, Hooker's Banksia |
The flower color is orange/yellow 3" x 2-1/2". Mature size 5-10' shrub. It commonly grows in thickets, the leaves are gray-green with saw-tooth margins. Frequently known to bloom in three years from seed. Native habitat is West Australia near Eneabba.
DO NOT FERTILIZE WITH PHOSPHOROUS FERTILIZERS!
| Temperature Rating | USDA Zone 9 |
| Type | Shrub 5 to 10' |
| Flower Color | Orange/yellow |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Placement | Sun |
| Culture | Low moisture, low humidity |
| Native | West Australia |
| Family | Proteaceae |
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Thursday March 13, 2003 06:22 PM
