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Australian Native Plants Nursery, located in Ventura, CA, is a leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens. Shop the online store or come visit the nursery in person.

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Banksia marginata

Description

Variable shrub to small tree with yellow flower heads in spring and summer. Hardy adaptable banksia for most soils and positions, inland or coastal. Tolerant of frost, salt winds and extended dry periods once established. Also tolerant of moisture around the roots. Various shrub & tree forms available - grown from seed.

Details

Biological Name: Banksia marginata

Common Name: Silver Banksia

Family: Proteaceae

Origin: Eastern Australia

Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established

Frost: Frost Tolerant 25F-18F (-8C)

Soil: Well-drained to poorly drained soils

Flower Color: Yellow

Flower Time: Spring - early summer

Height: 15-30'

Width: Variable

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Availability ...

1 Gallon: not available

2 Gallon: $28.00

5 Gallon: not available

15 Gallon: not available

Mail Order Plant (online only): $30.00

Seeds (online only): not available

Propagation Information: No pre-treatment required. Seed germinates readily 4-12 weeks. Sow seed in mix 3:1 Perlite:Peat and cover the depth of the seed. Keep moist until germination occurs. Best to sow in individual containers to prevent damage to the root system when transplanting. Drench seed with a fungicide after sowing to prevent "Damping Off'.

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Lomandras are excellent for extracting phosphorous out of your soils? Good landscape shrub for planting with grevilleas and banksias. We have several new introductions.