Banksia marginata (silver banksia, honeysuckle tree, Tasmanian honeysuckle)
Botanical Information
Family | Proteaceae |
Genus | Banksia |
Species | marginata |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Native to eastern Australia and Tasmania. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | >9a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | 1 - 5 |
Temperature (°F) | 34 - 40 |
Height | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
Spread | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | An evergreen shrub growing to 2m tall with dark green foliage and yellow flowers. |
Shape | Bushy. |
Landscape | Patio, container plant, coastal garden. |
Propagation | Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grow in well-draining,neutral to slightly acidic soil under full sun. |
Pests | Susceptible to phytophthora root rot. |
Notable Specimens | Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. |
Photographs
![Banksia marginata, form. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019. Banksia marginata, form. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.](photos/Banksia-marginata-frm.jpg)
Banksia marginata, form. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.
![Banksia marginata, leaf. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019. Banksia marginata, leaf. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.](photos/Banksia-marginata-lf.jpg)
Banksia marginata, leaf. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.
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![Banksia marginata, flower. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019. Banksia marginata, flower. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.](photos/Banksia-marginata-flw.jpg)
Banksia marginata, flower. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.
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![Banksia marginata, flower. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019. Banksia marginata, flower. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.](photos/Banksia-marginata-flw2.jpg)
Banksia marginata, flower. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.