This shrub is upright with many branched stems that form an irregular rounded habit. It has leathery oblong dark green leaves and the yellowish tube-shaped flowers appear in a cylindrical flower head during autumn.   

Hardiness zones 9 to 10 

Banksia baueri is naturally found in south-western Western Australia growing in well drained moderately fertile sandy soils in an open sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant. 

Woolly Banksia is grown for its flowers and is planted in parks and gardens as a specimen or in shrub borders for screening. It is suitable for inland or coastal regions establishing in 2 to 3 years. This species is commonly cultivated in the eastern states of Australia tolerating humid conditions and used in bushland settings. ID 1929

Note:
This shrub has no lignotuber and is killed by fire, but regenerates by seed. 

Banksia (BANK-see-a) baueri (bau-ee-i)

Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Protea Family