This small variable shrub has woody stems and branches with no lignotuber and forms a compact bushy habit. It has a dark green narrow needle-like leaves and the small yellow flower heads appear from summer to autumn.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10 

Banksia leptophylla is naturally found in Western Australia and has two recognized sub-species with one naturally found on the coast and the other slightly inland around or above Perth. They grow in shrubland or in heath with some populations occur on winter damp flats. 

Both prefer a very well drained deep white, yellow or grey sandy soil that is moderately fertile in an open sunny position, tolerating drought and light frost with hot dry summers and a wet winter.
 
The Slender-leaf Banksia is grown for its flowers and bushy habit.  It is planted in small native gardens as a specimen or used in rockeries. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions establishing in 2-3 years and is moderately long lived. The shrub is not commonly cultivated and may be difficult to obtain requiring a specialist nursery. ID 3295

Note:
After fire the plants die and regenerate from seed and are not currently threatened in their native habitat.

Banksia (BANK-see-a)  leptophylla (LEP-toh-FY-lah)

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