Banksia ericifolia, the heath-leaved banksia, [3] or lantern banksia, [4] is a species of woody shrub of the family Proteaceae native to Australia. It grows in two separate regions of Central and Northern New South Wales east of the Great Dividing Range.

Banksia ericifolia 'Fireworks' (Fireworks Heath Banksia) - A large upright shrub to 8 feet tall by 6 feet wide with narrow 1/2 long leaves that are dark green on the upper surface and silvery below. In winter through spring into summer it has a magnificiant …

Banksia ericifolia (Heath-leaved Banksia) is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful banksias in Australia, with its large striking spikes of yellow to reddish-orange flowers contrasted with small, linear, light-green to greyish-green leaves.

Large orange flower heads , needle-like foliage, adaptable nature and a dense growth habit make this a very useful banksia for the garden. It makes an excellent medium sized screen or feature plant. It is a very low maintenance plant, and is fast growing. A great bird attracting plant.

2022年11月29日 · Botanically labelled Banksia ericifolia, the shrub is now well-known by its common names which include the heath banksia, heath-leaved banksia or lantern banksia. Part of the Proteaceae family, this plant is native to Australia, occurring largely in New South Wales across the eastern coast.

Description: Tall bushy shrub or small tree to 6 m high, without lignotuber, single-stemmed at base; bark ± corky, grey-brown; branchlets smooth with lenticels.

Heath-leaved banksia is one of the best known members of the genus, having been in wide-spread cultivation for many years. Two botanical varieties are recognised; var. ericifolia and var. macrantha. The main difference betwen the varieties is …

Medium compact ornamental shrub with large orange-red flowers appearing in fall-winter. In its native habitat it grows in deep sand, sandy loam or sand over sandstone in shrub land & woodland, sometimes in semi-swampy places. It frequently extends to very exposed cliffs and bluffs near the ocean.

2021年3月15日 · It is found naturally on sand deposits and sandstone in dry sclerophyll woodlands and gully forests and ridgetop woodlands as well as coastal heaths and shrublands where it can dominate and form dense impenetrable stands.

Banksia ericifolia or 'Heath Banksia' is ragarded as as one of the best Banksias. Very attractive flowers and available in dwarf forms, it is easy care and makes a great hedging or screening plant.