Banksia elderiana
Swordfish Banksia
Family: Proteaceae Protea
| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9B - 11 |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Yellow |
| Bloom time | Summer and Fall |
| Water needs | Dry |
| Landscape uses | Specimen |
| Height | 39" to 8' / 100cm to 2.40m |
| Spread | 6' to 12' / 1.80m to 3.60m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for dried flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy |
| Form | Irregular or sprawling |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |