This large shrub to small gnarled tree has a greyish trunk with lignotuber and are spreading branches that form a rounded crown. It has leathery grey green narrow leaves and the white striped red-pink flower heads appear from late summer to winter.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Banksia menziesiiis naturally found in Western Australiain from Murchison River to Pinjarra growing in shrubland and low woodland regions on the coast and slightly inland.

It prefers a deep well drained sandy soil that is moderately fertile in an open sunny position and is drought and light frost tolerant.

Firewood Banksia is grown for its colourful flowers and upright habit. It is planted in parks and gardens along borders as a specimen, attracting birds. It is suitable for coastal regions establishing in 5-7 years and is long lived. This small tree is cultivated in Australia and overseas for its flowers that are used in the floristry industry. ID 3297

Note:
In the northern extremes of is habitat Firewood Banksia becomes a low spreading shrub to 1 m (3 ft) tall and the common name was derived from its quick burning timber and abundant availability.

Banksia(BANK-see-a) menziesii(MEN-zeez-ee-eye)

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