Banksia spinulosa var. cunninghamii is a small Australian tree in the Proteaceae family.

Botanical name: Banksia spinulosa var. cunninghamii (Sieber ex Rchb.) A.S.George Family: Proteaceae Origin: Australia Common name: banksia, Hairpin Banksia, Banksia épingle à cheveux Hardiness: -8°C for short periods Banksia spinulosa var. cunninghamii is a small tree in the Proteaceae family native to Australia. It can reach 5 meters in height. It has evergreen foliage and no lignotuber. Flowering takes place in autumn-winter and early spring. Its inflorescences are 6 to 15 cm high, with variations of gold and orange. It needs light to moderately heavy soil with good drainage and humidity. It is pollinated by bees and hornets. Our specimen comes from the Muséum national d’histoire naturelle and was planted in 1996.