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Tree Banksia marginata Silver Banksia

 

 

 

 
Description This Australian native tree 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 to the tree and attract native birds and insects. The flowers are borne from spring to autumn.    
Foliage
Evergreen
   
Form
Broad-domed
   
Mature Size 5 x 4m    
Uses Can be used in native gardens and coastal areas. Anywhere with dry conditions. Great for street planting.    
Position & Soil Tolerates dry conditions and coastal exposure in a well drained soil. Does not tolerate waterlogging or high phosphorus fertilisers. A native fertiliser is recommended. A full sun position is prefered but part shade is tolerated.    
Features    
Pot sizes
in production		 • 40cm/27L (1.2-1.5m)
• 50cm/52L (1.8-2.2m)
    
Substitutes • Banksia ericifolia x spinulosa 'Giant Candles'
• Banksia integrifolia
• Leptospermum laevigatum
• Olea europaea 'Correggiola'
• Olea europaea 'Kalamata'
• Olea europaea 'Manzanillo'
• Olea europaea 'Nevadillo'
• Olea europaea 'Picual'
• Olea europaea 'Swan Hill'
    
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