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 metres 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 medium-heavy soils 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.