Banksia serrata ‘Saw Leaf Banksia’ Tas species
$9.00 – $35.00
Origin: NW Tas, Vic, NSW, Qld. Tasmanian provenance.
Medium shrub to small tree 3.0-5.0m height. Width 2.0-3.5m. Evergreen. Growth rate medium. Use for screen, windbreak, specimen, bonsai. Any soil with fair drainage. Full sun to part shade. Moderately frost hardy hardy – tender when young. Very drought resistant once established. Very wind firm. Large yellow flower cones in Summer. Prune as required to shape. Will respond well to hard pruning.
Features: Bird attracting – honey eaters and parrots. Excellent cut flower. Highly ornamental trunk and branches.
Edibles: nectar from flowers can be used to make a sweet drink
Feature Codes: BCQ
Seeds per gram: 24.
Description
| Form: |
Medium shrub to small tree |
| Type: |
Evergreen |
| Height (typical): |
3.0-5.0m |
| Width (typical): |
2.0-3.5m |
| Growth rate: |
Medium |
| Uses: |
Screen, windbreak, specimen, bonsai |
| Soil type: |
Any soil with fair drainage |
| Position: |
Full sun to partial shade |
| Frost hardiness: |
Moderately hardy, tender when young |
| Drought tolerance: |
Very drought resistant (once established) |
| Wind firmness: |
Very wind firm |
| Windbreak position: |
Second row plantings |
| Flowering time: |
Summer |
| Pruning: |
Prune as required to shape. Will respond |
|
well to hard pruning. |
| Features: |
Bird attracting (honey eaters & parrots) |
|
Excellent cut flower |
|
Highly ornamantal trunk & branches. |
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