silver banksia

Also known as: honeysuckle tree; Tasmanian honeysuckle

A very variable plant, usually a medium-sized shrub to about 2m but may be dwarf and spreading or develop into a large tree. The evergreen leaves are narrow, leathery, dark green on top with rolled edges and silvery underneath. Upright, cylindrical, pale yellow, bottlebrush flower heads appear in summer, followed by long-lasting, silvery- brown, cone-like fruit

Scientific classification

Species: silver banksia (Banksia marginata)
Genus: Banksia
Family: Proteaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of silver banksia

Distribution map

Eastern Australia, Tasmania

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of silver banksia

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silver banksia care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, let surface soil partly dry between sessions
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Deep watering during dry spells, let surface soil partly dry between sessions

Fertilizing

Balanced tree feed applied once every early spring growth cycle

Pruning

Keep pruning to a minimum: remove dead, damaged or unwanted growth; if shaping is needed, trim lightly after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown singly in small containers at 18C in spring or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer with bottom heat

Growing

Requires frost-free conditions, but can tolerate drought and salty wind. Outdoors, grow in free-draining, neutral to acid soil that is low in phosphates and nitrates, in full sun. Under glass grow in equal parts loam-based potting compost, grit and peat or peat substitute in full light with good ventilation. Apply half-strength, phosphate-free fertiliser once a month while in growth

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