Banksia aquilonia – Banksia

Banksia aquilona - northern banksia
Banksia aquilona - northern banksia
Banksia aquilona - northern banksia

An upright large shrub with long leaves that have an attractive silvery undersurface, as well as medium sized lemon yellow flower heads. Use it as a feature shrub. It is a very low maintenance plant. Like all banksias, it is phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.

Family : Proteaceae

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Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 3

Flowering Time : Spring, Autumn

Soil Type : Sandy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant

Scientific Name: Banksia aquilonia

Common Name : Northern Banksia

Height : 5

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden

Light : Sunny

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

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

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Banksia aquilonia – Banksia