Banksia seminuda ~ River Banksia
Banksia seminuda is a fast growning tree and has provided dense screening in a variety of garden conditions. The River Banksia can grow to 60 feet or more. These spectacular 6" blossoms are produced in the Fall. Banksia seminuda produces its flowers fairly deep in the foliage on the second years growth. The flowers are often yellow but many in cultivation seem to be this red flowered form. The River Banksia is hardy into the 20°'s and maybe lower.
Other plants from the genus Banksia featured on this site:
Banksia blechnifolia
Banksia burdettii
Banksia caleyi
Banksia ericifolia
Banksia grandis
Banksia praemorsa