Banksia spinulosa is an Australian shrub in the Proteaceae family.

Botanical name: Banksia spinulosa Sm.

Family: Proteaceae

Origin: Australia

Common name: banksia, Hairpin Banksia, Banksia épingle à cheveux

Hardiness: -8°C for short periods

Banksia spinulosa is a shrub of the Proteaceae family native to Australia. It is between 1 and 3 metres high and as wide. Its foliage is evergreen. Flowering takes place in autumn-winter and early spring. Its inflorescences are 10 to 20 cm high, with variations of brown, red, 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.