COMMERCIAL NURSERY – NATIVE SHRUB
banksia marginata – Silver banksia
It is a hardy, fairly fast growing and long lived species that can be grown in a wide variety of environmental conditions. It is drought resistant and will do well in exposed windy locations. As a banksia, it produces copious nectar and is ideal for attracting wildlife into gardens.
Uses: Attractive feature plant when flowering. It forms a neat compact shape. Low forms are a useful screen plant or windbreak. Tall forms can be used as street trees.
DIMENSIONS | FLOWERING
Dimensions: Height: 1 – 12 metres. Typically about 2 metres high. | Width: 2 metres
Flowering: Flowers can occur throughout the year, but mainly February to July.
ASPECT | SOIL TYPE
Aspect: It favours a sunny or partly shady position, and may become spindly if grown in the shade.
Soil type: It can tolerate a variety of soil types including sandy soils, loams and clay. It prefers well-drained soils, but can tolerate moist and even waterlogged sites.
PLANTING RATES | MAINTENANCE
Planting rates: 1/m2
Maintenance: Low
SIZES | AVAILABILITY
Available sizes: 140mm pots
Availability: contact Bluedale Wholesale Nursery for current availability list or to discuss our pre-grow commercial plant service.
