Photo by Gnangarra
Attribution 2.5 Australia (CC BY 2.5 AU)
Banksia menziesii
Also Known As
- Firewood Banksia
Plant type
tree, shrub
size
- H: 12'-30'
- W: 10'-20'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Banksia menziesii plant details
Banksia menziesii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall and winter bronze, orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. 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 menziesii
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: proteaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 12 FT - 30 FT - tall
- Flowers: bronze, orange and red blooms in fall and winter
GROWING CONDITIONS for Banksia menziesii
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and wind
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Banksia menziesii plant
How to Grow Banksia menziesii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- bronze
- orange
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- winter
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Banksia for your garden
aka Dwarf Acorn Banksia
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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aka Showy Banksia
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
aka Coast Banksia
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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