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Banksia spinulosa 'Carnarvon Gold'
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 5'-15'
- W: 4'-10'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Banksia spinulosa 'Carnarvon Gold' plant details
Banksia spinulosa 'Carnarvon Gold' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in acidic, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Banksia spinulosa 'Carnarvon Gold'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: proteaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 5 FT - 15 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Banksia spinulosa 'Carnarvon Gold'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: acidic, gritty, lean and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Banksia spinulosa 'Carnarvon Gold' plant
How to Grow Banksia spinulosa 'Carnarvon Gold'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- acidic
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9b-10b
Size
Height: 8'-12'
Width: 8'-12'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - low
aka Silver Banksia
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 15'-30'
Width: 10'-20'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Bull Banksia, Giant Banksia
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 10'-30'
Width: 5'-15'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 10'-30'
Width: 8'-30'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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