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Banksia marginata
silver banksia, honeysuckle tree, Tasmanian honeysuckle
Origin: Native to eastern Australia and Tasmania.
| Family |
| Proteaceae |
| Genus |
| Banksia |
| Species |
| marginata |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 10 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| >9a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H2 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 1 - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 34 - 40 |
| Height |
| 1.5 - 2.5 m |
| Spread |
| 1.5 - 2.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| An evergreen shrub growing to 2m tall with dark green foliage and yellow flowers. |
| Landscape |
| Patio, container plant, coastal garden. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in well-draining,neutral to slightly acidic soil under full sun. |
| Shape |
| Bushy. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Susceptible to phytophthora root rot. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings. |
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