Banksia integrifolia - coastal banksia 300mm AP

🌿✨ Banksia integrifolia – Coastal Banksia ✨🌿
 
The Coastal Banksia (Banksia integrifolia) is a hardy and versatile Australian native tree, admired for its upright growth, striking serrated foliage, and stunning yellow flower spikes. 🌼 Naturally found along Australia’s east coast, it’s highly tolerant of coastal conditions and an excellent habitat tree for wildlife.
 
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ 300mm air-prune pot – advanced young tree 🌳
✔️ Strong, fast-establishing size for planting in gardens or landscapes.
 
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Best in full sun 🌞
✔️ Grows well in sandy, well-drained soils but adapts to heavier soils too.
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Glossy green leaves with silvery undersides 🌿
✔️ Spectacular yellow flower spikes from autumn through winter 🌼
✔️ Evergreen – retains foliage year-round.
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Medium-sized tree with upright to spreading form
✔️ Grows approx. 10–20m tall × 6–10m wide (smaller in exposed coastal sites)
✔️ Can be pruned to keep more compact in gardens.
 
💡 Special Characteristics
🌿 Bird- and pollinator-attracting flowers 🐦🐝🦋
🌿 Hardy, salt and wind tolerant – perfect for coastal planting 🌊
🌿 Drought and frost tolerant once established
🌿 Provides shelter, shade, and year-round structure
 
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Plant as a feature tree for striking flowers and foliage
✔️ Use in coastal gardens and exposed sites where other trees struggle
✔️ Perfect for wildlife-friendly gardens to support birds and pollinators
✔️ Combine with wattles, grevilleas, and grasses for a natural bushland feel