This variable, adaptable and beautiful banksia will grow slowly to eventually attain tree size, and suits many different positions from coastal gardens where it will handle salt laden winds with ease, to inland cooler areas where it is frost and drought tolerant. The leathery leaves have attractive dark green colouring with silver reverses. The large lemon yellow flowers are produced from autumn through winter to spring, are nectar rich and attract wildlife, and are followed by the iconic fruit. Older specimens often have interesting gnarly forms and bark. It naturally occurs on the east coast of Australia, from Victoria up to Queensland. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.
Banksia integrifolia – Coast Banksia
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small tree, Large tree, Large shrub
Common Name - Banksia
Scientific Name - Banksia integrifolia
Family - Proteaceae
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Minimum Height - 4
Maximum Height - 15
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 6
Flower Colour - Yellow
Flowering Time - Spring, Autumn, Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Saline, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen
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Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Cut flower, Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Honey producing plant
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Seed eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects, Mammals
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