Banksia oblongifolia
Dwarf Banksia
Proteaceae
Description:
A low, spreading shrub with serrated green leaves and young foliage-tinged rusty brown. In autumn and winter, it produces striking yellow-green cylindrical flower spikes up to 10 cm long, attracting birds and providing a valuable source of nectar. Ideal for small coastal gardens, it also works beautifully as an edging plant or part of a mixed native shrub border. Pruning after flowering encourages healthy regrowth and more abundant blooms.
Special Features:
Bird attracting
Flowers produce nectar
Perfect for small coastal gardens
Benefits from pruning after flowering
Excellent as a low-maintenance edging shrub
Natural Habitat:
Wet Heath, Coastal Heath
Aspect:
Full Sun
Soil/Conditions:
Well-drained
Tree/Shrub Height:
Multi-stemmed shrub to 1m - Spread 2m
Attracts:
Nectar feeding Bird, Fauna, Bird habitat, Bees, Insectivorous birds, Butterflies
Flower Colour:
Yellow, Green
Banksia oblongifolia - Dwarf Banksia
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Regional ecosystem:
12.5.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.9, 12.2.12, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.3.4a, 12.5.3, 12.5.10, 12.5.11, 12.9-10.14
