Banksia spinulosa 'Schnapper Point'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

8b-11

Banksia spinulosa 'Schnapper Point' plant details

Banksia spinulosa 'Schnapper Point' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and winter yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Banksia spinulosa 'Schnapper Point'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: proteaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Banksia spinulosa 'Schnapper Point'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Diminutive banksia from the windblown coast. This dense, evergreen shrub, to only 3' or so tall by 5' wide in time, has narrow, shiny leaves with teeny weeny, soft teeth on the margins margins and striking silver undersides, quite exciting when exposed on a windy day. Numerous upheld "candles” appear in the fall to winter flowering season -- pale yellow with red overtones and smelling, at least to me, of baking bread. Most attractive to sun birds ... and pastry aficionados, should any visit your garden. Best in full sun or bright shade. As with all proteacious plants, a mineral soil low in phosphorus is much preferred. Somewhat drought tolerant though appreciates summer water. Intolerant of high summer heat and humidity. Sorry Florida.... Frost hardy in USDA zone 8b.