Banksia 'Yellow Wing'
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| Genus | Banksia |
| Cultivar | 'Yellow Wing' |
| Origin | Austraflora Nurseries, Victoria, Australia |
Banksia 'Yellow Wing' is a Banksia cultivar developed by Austraflora Nurseries of Dixons Creek in Victoria, Australia.[1]
The cultivar grown to about 1.8 metres in both height and width and has large gold inflorescences held above the foliage.[1]
It is a hybrid between Banksia 'Giant Candles' and Banksia spinulosa var. collina from Carnarvon Gorge in Queensland.[2] The cultivar name references the yellow-winged honeyeater which is attracted to the inflorescences.[1]
The cultivar is suitable to hedge or screen planting and flowers can be cut and used fresh or dried.[1] It is tolerant of a range of climatic conditions and can withstand mild frosts. It prefers a position in full sun or partial shade, and is adaptable to dry conditions once established.[1]
