Banksia seminuda (yellow flower) - 2 gallon plant
River Banksia
Family: Proteaceae • Natural distribution: south-west of Western Australia rom Banksiadale to Broke Inlet and east to Two Peoples Bay • Plant type: Tree • Lifespan: Perennial • Size: 18 to 60 ft. tall, 12 to 25 ft. wide • Flowering season: summer to fall • Attracts pollinators: birds • Flower color: yellow • Prefers: sun or part shade • Water requirements: little • Drought tolerant: yes • Hardiness: 25°f-30°f • Soil: well-drained • Suitable for: barrier, container, cut flower, focal point, screen • Deer resistant • Foliage: Evergreen
Flowers can be found in red, yellow and an orange/red combination. Can be grown in a large pot. Makes a good screen or barrier. Do not fertilize in the garden. Fertilize carefully in a pot. Banksia does not like phosphorus. Gray trunk and branches. Will tolerate sandy soil.