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Contract Nursery Specialising in Indigenous Plant Tubestock for the Central Coast of NSW, Australia
Banksia integrifolia
Genus species; Banksia integrifolia
Meaning of name; Named for J. Banks - foliage has entire margin
Family; Proteaceae
Common name; Coast Banksia
Shade; none to light
Features; Quick growing tree of distorted form. Leaves have entire margins are glossy green with felty grey undersides. Pale yellow flower spikes from early autumn to spring.
Aspect; FRONT LINE COASTAL; SHADY DRY; Usually Frost Resistant;
Habitat; Open Forest, Hind Dunes,
Associated species; PURE STANDS, Acmena smithii, Banksia serrata,
Soil; SAND BINDER; SHADY DRY; Sandy Soil; Heavy & Clay Soil; Very Lime Tolerant; Soil Salt tolerant;
Landscape uses; Ground Cover; Windbreak; Dry Conditions; Container Plant; Ornamental; Shade Tree; Specimen; Street Tree;
Leaves; Entire margin on adult plants;
Flowering; Long Flowering; Autumn Flowering; Winter Flowering; Yellow Flowers; Cut Flower; Floral Art; Perfumed
Flowers; January to June;
Dispersal vector; Wings (air resistance).
Ecological values; Quick Growing; Bird Attracter/Insect Eaters; Bird Attracter/ Honey Eaters; Bird Attracter/Seed Eaters; Tolerant of Phytophora cinnamomi;
Propagation; To extact seed from fruit soak fruit in water then dry rapidly, valves containing seed should open. Germination takes 3-10 weeks. Semi hard wood cuttings.