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    • Photo of Banksia spinulosa 'Carnarvon Gold' flower, foliage, form by Cas Liber

    Photo by Cas Liber

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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

    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

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    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Banksia grandis

    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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    Banksia blechnifolia

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 7"-18"

    Width: 36"-144"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Banksia canei

    aka Mountain Banksia

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-9'

    Width: 6'-9'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Banksia canei flower, foliage by Casliber
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    Banksia spinulosa var. cunninghamii

    aka Banksia cunninghamii

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Banksia spinulosa var. cunninghamii flower by Lyrebird Dell Walk
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