Coast Banksia
Banksia integrifolia
Banksia integrifolia, commonly known as the Coast Banksia, is an iconic and highly resilient Australian native tree. It features stiff, narrow, dark-green leaves with striking silvery-white undersides and produces cylindrical, pale-yellow flower spikes from autumn to spring. Naturally growing along the coastal dunes and forests of eastern Australia, it is highly tolerant of salty winds, sandy soil, and drought, making it key for coastal gardens and wildlife attraction.
Native Origin & Climate
Coastal dunes, headlands, and dry sclerophyll forests along the eastern coast of Australia from Victoria to Queensland.
Expert Pruning Tip
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape. Avoid pruning into old wood that lacks leaves, as it may not sprout new growth easily.
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Botanical Blueprint
Localized Australian Care Taxonomy
Easy Care. Highly resilient, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance once established.
Full sun. Requires a very sunny position to grow strong, healthy, and produce abundant yellow flower spikes.
Low. Water regularly while establishing, but once mature it is highly drought-tolerant, surviving on natural rainfall.
Very well-draining, sandy, acidic to neutral soil. Use a low-phosphorus native potting mix or garden soil, as Banksias are sensitive to phosphorus.
Tolerates coastal sea spray, wind, drought, and light frost. Extremely well-adapted to typical coastal Australian climates.
Grown from seed released from woody seed cones, or semi-hardwood cuttings under controlled conditions.
Rugged, coastal, and sculptural. Silvery-green foliage and pale yellow bottle-brush flowers offer a distinct wild Australian look.
Ideal for open coastal gardens, windbreaks, street plantings, or as a large feature tree in full-sun landscapes.
Outdoor
Safe:Non-toxic to humans and pets. A native plant that supports local bird and insect populations.
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