Banksia marginata

Botanical Name: Banksia marginata

Common Name: Silver Banksia

Type: Tall shrub 1 – 6m

Features:

• Variable dense to open shrub, depending on habitat
• Pale to bright yellow flowers; February to June
• Excellent screening plant
• Pruning of new growth is beneficial
• Bird and butterfly attracting
• Fire retardant

Requirements:

• Full sun, semi-shade
• Tolerates wet winters and dry summers

Aboriginal Use:

• Nectar used as drink