Banksia integrifolia ssp. compar
COAST BANKSIA
Proteaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, first line salt wind, medium soil salinity, light frost
15m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Pruning: Retain only one main trunk or hard prune after flowering to create a shrub.

Fertilising: Only use low phosphorus fertiliser according to manufacturer's directions.

 
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Banksia integrifolia ssp. compar
COAST BANKSIA
Proteaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, first line salt wind, medium soil salinity, light frost
15m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: mildly fragrant flowers in yellow

Flowering Time: early autumn to late winter

Leaves: dark green; silver-grey underneath

Ornamental Fruit: woody pod


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, shade tree, windbreak, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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