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Products > Banksia speciosa   Banksia speciosa - Showy Banksia    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Proteaceae (Proteas) Origin: Australia (Australasia) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Cream Bloomtime: Summer/Fall Height: 12-20 feet Width: 10-15 feet Exposure: Full Sun Seaside: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F Banksia speciosa (Showy Banksia) - A dense, rounded medium size tree or large shrub which grows to 12-20 feet tall. Unique cone-like flower is popular with florists because of its creamy-yellow color, which blooms in summer and fall. The olive-green leaves are deeply lobed with serration and they have a whitish underside. Plant in full sun. Hardy to about 25-30 degrees F. Can be susceptible to phytophthora, is best planted in sandy soils.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]