Banksia integrifolia Coast banksia (Proteaceae) Evergreen tree

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Banksia integrifolia
Coast banksia
Evergreen tree
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The Banksia integrifolia plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, S. Queensland, Victoria. It is a member of the Proteaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Coast banksia. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. spicata.

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Latin Name:  Banksia integrifolia
Common Name:  Coast banksia
Family:  Proteaceae
Author:  L.f.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Basalt and red sand areas[154], usually by the coast but also found at higher elevations where it can be very gnarled and stunted[167].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils[157]. Requires a lime-free soil[1]. Thrives in acid sandy loams[167]. Prefers a pH between 6.3 and 6.5[200]. If this species is to be successfully cultivated, the soil should be low in nutrients, especially in nitrates and phosphates[200]. Quite resistant to wind and salt spray, it grows well by the coast[166, 200]. Plants growing in exposed positions have entire leaves whilst those in sheltered positions have serrated leaves[154]. Plants require greenhouse protection in most parts of Britain[1] but they succeed outdoors on a sheltered wall in the mildest areas of the country[166]. Plants in Australian gardens tolerate temperatures down to at least -7°c[157], but this cannot be translated directly to British gardens due to our cooler summers and longer colder and wetter winters. A polymorphic species, there are many named varieties selected for their ornamental value[200]. A good bee plant[154, 167].

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