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Tree | Banksia integrifolia Coastal Banksia |
Description | This distinctive native tree is found on the east coast of Australia. It has rough patterned bark and long green leaves with a silver underside. Pale yellow, cylinder-shaped flowers can be seen in summer to winter and can be up to 12cm long. The seed pods stay on the branch for long periods and look very ornamental. |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Form | Broad-domed |
Mature Size | 15 x 6m |
Uses | This is an attractive feature tree. Great for coastal planting but can also work in urban settings as it is tolerant of most growing conditions. Can be pruned. |
Position & Soil | Will withstand most soil types including heavy clay and sandy soils. A good option for a windbreak in coastal areas. |
Features | Large Evergreen Broad-domed Bird Attracting Coastal Feature Flower Informal Screening Native Specimen |
Pot sizes in production |
• 40cm/27L (1.5-1.8m) • 50cm/52L (1.8-2.2m) • 100L (2.5-2.8m) |
Substitutes |
• Allocasuarina littoralis • Banksia integrifolia 'Sentinel' • Banksia marginata • Olea europaea 'Correggiola' • Olea europaea 'Kalamata' • Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' • Olea europaea 'Nevadillo' • Olea europaea 'Picual' • Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' |
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