This is a small shrubby plant, with compact oval flowers, smaller than most banksia flowers. It has spine-like leaves, giving the plant a delicate appearance. Not often seen in cultivation, it would make an interesting addition to the garden. It can be used as a low windbreak.
Should grow well in a very well drained soil, sandy, with part to full sun.
It is a relatively fast growing banksia, prune often to keep a compact shape. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.
Banksia scabrella – Burma Road Banksia
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Burma Road Banksia
Scientific Name - Banksia scabrella
Family - Proteaceae
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Minimum Height - 1
Maximum Height - 2
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 3
Flower Colour - Cream, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Sandy loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Open foliage, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Windbreak
Special Uses - Decorative fruit, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds
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