Ashby’s Banksia
Banksia ashbyi
Family: Proteaceae
What it is like
A medium to large shrub. It grows 3-6 m high and 2-5 m wide. The leaves are stiff. They are dark grey-green and narrow. They are 25 cm long. They are deeply lobed. They are paler underneath. The flowers are orange.
There are about 75 Banksia species. They are mostly in Australia.
Where it is found
It can grow in warm temperate and semiarid regions. It can grow in moist well drained or dry soils. It can tolerate light frosts. It can grow in sandy alkaline soils. It suits hardiness zones 10-11.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin), Slovenia, Tasmania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Nectar
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed.