Banksia aemula – Wallum Banksia

Banksia aemula - wallum banksia
Banksia aemula - wallum banksia

A small gnarled shrub with interested serrated foliage and large attractive green-yellow flower heads. Use it as a feature shrub or as a pot plant for a large container. It is a very low maintenance shrub. Banksia aemula was one of the first banksias to be taken to England.

Family : Proteaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub

Width : 2.5

Flowering Time : Autumn

Soil Type : Sandy, Sandy loam

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower

Scientific Name: Banksia aemula

Common Name : Banksia

Height : 5

Flower Color : Yellow, Green

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Poolside, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

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Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects

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Banksia aemula – Wallum Banksia