Banksia serrata
Experiment species
Species
Shrub
Tree
| Family | Proteaceae |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Banksia conchifera, Banksia mitis, Banksia undulata, Isostylis serrata |
| Common names | Banksia, Old Man Banksia, Saw Banksia, Saw Toothed Banksia |
Climatic Suitability
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Form
Height in cultivation 3 – 15 m
Spread in cultivation 2 – 7 m
Origin Native
Flower colour Black, brown, cream, silver, white, yellow
Flower period autumn, spring, summer, winter
Leaf colour Green
Leaf loss Evergreen
Canopy area 38.5 m2
Site
Urban space type Garden, park, street
Use cut flowers, feature, playground friendly, screen, shade, windbreak
Soil texture clay, loam, sand
Soil pH acidic, alkaline, neutral
Planting & Maintenance Well drained soil
Soil Volume 2 – 23 m3
Water use
Moderate
Moderate
Performance
Shade tolerance Full sun Part shade
Tolerance
High drought
High frost
High coastal
High drought
High frost
High frost
High coastal
High coastal
Drought strategy Tolerator
Heat
Sensitive
Growth rate Medium
Biodiversity
Bird
Insect
Mammal / Lizard
Pollinator
Bird
Insect
Mammal / Lizard
Pollinator
Expected lifespan
Moderate
Risk - Flammability
High
High
Cultivars & Hybrids
Climate Suitability
Climate suitability
Unsuitable Suitable
203020502070
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