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Banksia serrata
Old Man Banksia
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| Description | Banksia serrata is a small to medium sized tree with a single trunk, cork-like bark and deep green foliage. It is usually a gnarly looking tree. Leaf margins are serrated with lobes between 1 mm and 3 mm deep. It produces silvery grey flower spikes and cones. This species can generate well after bush fire due to its ability to store energy. | ||
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Evergreen
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| Form |
Round
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| Mature Size | 10 x 5m | ||
| Uses | A very distinctive, bird attracting Australian native that can be planted in multiples and on its own as a single specimen. | ||
| Position & Soil | This tree likes a well-drained sandy soil. A good selection for coastal conditions and are often found behind dunes along the coastline. | ||
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