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Banksia serrata
Old Man Banksia, Saw Banksia
Origin: The genus Banksia is named after Sir Joseph Banks (1743 – 1820) a British naturalist who joined Captain Cook on his explorations in the Pacific including Australia. Native to Australia.
| Family |
| Proteaceae |
| Genus |
| Banksia |
| Species |
| serrata |
| Category |
| Tropicals, Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (evergreen), Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H4 - H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -7 - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 20 - 30 |
| Height |
| 10 - 12 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full sun in slightly acidic soil, watering moderately during growth and keeping dry in the winter. |
| Pests |
| Prone to attack from some species of fungus. |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves to 15 cm, serrate. |
| Flower Description |
| Flowers in terminal spikes up to 15 cm, green-yellow. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by seed in autumn or in cooler areas in spring (seeds rot readily in cool, damp conditions). |
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