Coast Banksia

Banksia Integrifolia

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Overview

Coast Banksia (Banksia integrifolia) is a robust, evergreen tree native to Australia, thriving in well-drained, sandy soils. It reaches 49-98 feet tall, displaying dark green leaves with silver undersides. Its pale yellow flower spikes, 4-12 inches long, bloom in fall/spring, attracting pollinators. Adaptable to various climates, it tolerates salt spray, making it ideal for coastal landscapes. Provides year-round interest with its distinctive seed cones and textural foliage.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–10

Coast Banksia (Banksia Integrifolia) — Coast Banksia (Banksia integrifolia) is a robust

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Proteaceae

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Photos (134)

Coast Banksia (Banksia Integrifolia) — The leaves of the Coast Banksia are a deep green above with a silver-grey underside; shrub / tree for full, image 120

Coast Banksia (Banksia Integrifolia) — offering a striking contrast that catches the eye; scientifically known as Banksia integrifolia, image 121

Coast Banksia (Banksia Integrifolia) — They are elongated and leathery, image 122

Coast Banksia (Banksia Integrifolia) — measuring 2 to 4 inches in length; it is resilient to salt spray and wind, making it an excellent choice for, image 123

Coast Banksia (Banksia Integrifolia) — These blossoms are pale yellow to greenish in hue and can reach up to 4 inches in length; is a robust and, image 125

Coast Banksia (Banksia Integrifolia) — requiring minimal additional watering and care, image 131

Coast Banksia (Banksia Integrifolia) — This makes it a sustainable choice that adds both ecological value and aesthetic appeal to any garden, image 132

Coast Banksia (Banksia Integrifolia) — yellow flowers in the garden; though in its natural habitat, image 133

Coast Banksia (Banksia Integrifolia) — shrub / tree with yellow blooms; these blossoms are pale yellow to greenish in hue and can reach up to 4, image 134

Coast Banksia (Banksia Integrifolia) — including birds and bees.<br><br>Adaptable to a range of soils; evergreen tree native to Australia, image 128

Coast Banksia (Banksia Integrifolia) — It is resilient to salt spray and wind, making it an excellent choice for coastal landscapes; esteemed for, image 129

Coast Banksia (Banksia Integrifolia) — it's worth noting that Banksia integrifolia is exceptionally drought tolerant once established; which, image 130

Coast Banksia (Banksia Integrifolia) — Flowering commonly occurs from late winter to midsummer; measuring 2 to 4 inches in length, image 126

Coast Banksia (Banksia Integrifolia) — showcasing a bountiful source of nectar that attracts a wide array of pollinators; it's worth noting that, image 127

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