Banksia grandis
BULL BANKSIA
Proteaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
10m
Plant habit
 
8m

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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 grandis
BULL BANKSIA
Proteaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
10m
Plant habit
 
8m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: early spring to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: woody pod


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush, coastal, contemporary & mediterranean designs

Uses: informal screen, shade tree, cut foliage

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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