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].

Propagation Notes: Seed - surface sow in an ericaceous compost as soon as the seed is ripe or as soon as it is obtained and do not exclude light. Seal the pot in a plastic bag until germination takes place, which can take 1 - 3 months or more at 20°c[134]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in sand in a frame[200].

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