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Also Known As

  • Dwarf Acorn Banksia

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Banksia prionotes [Dwarf] plant details

Banksia prionotes [Dwarf] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and winter orange flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in acidic, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Banksia prionotes [Dwarf]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: proteaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and winter
Uses: big flowers, container, cutting garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Banksia prionotes [Dwarf]

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Dwarf form of Acorn Banksia is striking when in flower. The terminal (grow at the ends) flowers are ideal and long-lasting cut flowers. Flowers are around 6” tall and 3-4” wide

Gardening facts about Banksia prionotes [Dwarf] plant

How to Grow Banksia prionotes [Dwarf]

  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant

Features

  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • fall
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
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