Banksia pilostylis (Marsh Banksia)


Botanical Information

FamilyProteaeae
GenusBanksia
Speciespilostylis
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginNative to Western Australia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-4
Temperature (°F)25
Height1.5 - 4 m
Spread2 - 4 m
Flowering PeriodJanuary, October, November, December

Description and Growing Information

ShapeSpreading.
LandscapeLow windbreak and container planting.
PropagationSeed. Sow seed in individual pots to prevent root disturbance during transplanting. Media should be a mix a 3:1 mix of perlite to peat. Keep soil moist and germination should occur in 1-3 months with no pre-treatment.
CultivationGrow in well-drained soils, in full sun to partial-shade. Drought tolerant. Can grow in sandy, loam and sandy loam soils with acid, neutral and alkaline pH.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatPlains in swampy or wet depressions.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are petiolate, alternate, 75 - 140 mm long and 5 - 15 mm wide with a petiole of 20 mm. The leaf is pinnately divided with shallow teeth pointing towards the apex with the margin revolute and 12 - 23 lobes on each side.
Flower DescriptionInflorescences tomentose or villous hairs. Perianth are 18 - 22 mm long and appear hairy. Pistil is 21 - 25 mm long and curved. Bloom October to December and January.
Fruit DescriptionFollicles glabrous, tomentose, elliptic is 22 - 35 mm long.
Colour DescriptionFlowers are greenish-yellow and orangish-brown. The inflorescences are yellow.
Texture DescriptionLeaves appear hairy.

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