This species is great for coastal areas, withstanding winds quite well. It has a shrubby, bushy habit and round yellow flower heads. It will also attract birds to the garden.
Needs a well drained soil, light to heavy, and part to full sun. It is an ideal plant for lateritic gravel soils, should these be your lot. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.
There are two subspecies: Banksia laevigata ssp. laevigata, and Banksia laevigata ssp. fuscolutea.
Banksia laevigata
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub, Large shrub
Common Name - Banksia
Scientific Name - Banksia laevigata
Family - Proteaceae
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Minimum Height - 2
Maximum Height - 3
Minimum Width - 2
Maximum Width - 4
Flower Colour - Yellow, Orange, Gold, Brown
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer, Winter
pH Level - Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Windbreak
Special Uses - Cut flower, Decorative fruit, Bird nesting plant
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects
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