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A Guide to Banksia | Tried and True Lines for Landscaping

Banksias are almost Australian native royalty due to their breadth of range, resilience and adaptability in a host of microclimates from mountains and alpine regions to coastal areas. Ours are tall, single leader specimens suitable for projects requiring shelter, habitat, hedging or screening.

	Banksia marginata Silver Banksia Tree This Banksia has a dense growth habit with long green leaves bearing silver undersides. The leaves can have spiky or smooth margins. The large yellow cylinder shaped flowers are a stunning feature, attracting native birds and insects. The flowers are borne from spring to autumn. Grows to 5m tall. Can be used in native gardens and coastal areas, really anywhere with dry conditions. A good option for street planting or inland woodland environments.
	Banksia integrifolia Coastal Banksia Tree This distinctive native tree has rough patterned bark and long green leaves with a silver underside. Pale yellow, cylinder-shaped flowers can be seen in summer to winter and can be up to 12cm long. The seed pods stay on the branch for long periods and look very ornamental. This is an attractive feature tree. Great for coastal planting but can also work in urban settings as it is tolerant of most growing conditions. Can be pruned. Grows to 25m tall. Consider for front-line coastal plantings and headlands as they can tolerate salt spray.
	Banksia integrifolia 'Sentinel' 'Sentinel' Banksia Tree A smaller, more urban grower, this wonderful tree is perfect for use as a dense narrow flowering screen. Preferring full sun to light shade it produces upright lemon brush-like flowers from late summer to winter. Responds well to pruning. Great for small to medium gardens, large containers and narrow spaces. It's fastigiate in form growing 3m tall x 1m wide. Due to its height and form, it is a good selection for use along paths and driveways.

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