Banksia Species, Ashby's Banksia, Orange Banksia, Western Banksia

Banksiaashbyi

Family
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Banksia (BANGK-see-a)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Leandro, California

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Phoenix, AZ | September 2015 | neutral

There is one of these growing in the Balboa Park Australian Garden.

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