Banksia marginata
SILVER BANKSIA
Proteaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, medium soil salinity, light frost
12m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Pruning: Retain only one main trunk for a tree or tip prune regularly from a young age for a shrub.

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

 
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Banksia marginata
SILVER BANKSIA
Proteaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, medium soil salinity, light frost
12m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: late summer to late winter

Leaves: white underneath

Ornamental Fruit: woody pod


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush, coastal, mediterranean & oriental 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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