| General Description | Many species of Banksia produce lignotubers which enable they to survive fires, Banksia praemorsa does not produce lignotubers and thus is quite sensitive to harsh brush fires. |
| Landscape | Feature plant, screen and windbreak. |
| Propagation | Seed. |
| Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soil with acid, neutral and alkaline pH. Prefers sandy, clay, loamy, sandy loam and clay loam soils. Tolerates light frost. |
| Notable Specimens | Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. |
| Habitat | Sea-facing side of sand dunes, sand cliffs and hills over limestone. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Thick sturdy trunk that branches close to the ground. |
| Leaf Description | Broad leaves of about 5 cm in length, 1.5 cm in width, have toothed margins and truncated ends. |
| Flower Description | Cylindrical-shaped with occasional variations. 35 cm long and 10 cm in diameter. Flowers bloom in August to November. The flower spikes arise from the ends of small lateral branches |
| Texture Description | The bark is rough and flaky. |
