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Banksia prionotes Acorn Banksia |
Flower color is orange and gray, 18 cm x 8 cm (7" x 3"). Mature size is a tall shrub or small tree to 24'. A shrub or tree with narrow-toothed leaves to 30 cm (12"). Blooms in winter. This is an Western Australia species, drought resistant but frost tender. Propagation is by seed.
DO NOT FERTILIZE WITH PHOSPHOROUS FERTILIZERS!
| Temperature Rating | USDA Zone 9 |
| Type | Tall shrub to 24' |
| Flower Color | Orange/gray |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Placement | Sun |
| Culture | Low moisture |
| Native | West Australia |
| Family | Proteaceae |
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Thursday March 13, 2003 06:28 PM