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.
Banksia aquilonia – Banksia
Plant Information
Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Northern Banksia
Scientific Name - Banksia aquilonia
Family - Proteaceae
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Minimum Height - 3
Maximum Height - 5
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 3
Flower Colour - Yellow
Flowering Time - Spring, Autumn
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate
Light - Sunny
Growth Habit - Evergreen
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Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Cut flower, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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