Banksia Species, Acorn Banksia, Hooker's Banksia

Banksiahookeriana

Family
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Banksia (BANGK-see-a)
Species
hookeriana (hook-er-ee-AN-uh)
Synonym
Sirmuellera hookeriana
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 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
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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
Regional

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

Cupertino, California

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