Old Man Banksia - Plant Native!

Old Man Banksia

Banksia serrata

Magnificient specimen shrub

FEATURES:
A distinctive shrub with rough, fissured, bark contrasting with attractive serrated green/grey foliage and striking flower spikes of lemon-yellow-red and iconic seed pods.

CONDITIONS:
Easily grown in a variety of soils and conditions.

PLANTING IDEAS AND USES:
Excellent for screening and bird attracting. Very good as a cut flower for indoor use. Especially good for coastal and exposed sites.

Plant size

Large Shrub

Flower Time in Autumn

Autumn

Flower Time in Winter

Winter

Flower Time in Spring

Spring

Bird Attracting

Bird Attracting

Full Sun

Full Sun

Part Shade

Part Shade

Hedging

Hedging

Clay Soil

Clay Soil

Sandy Soil

Sandy Soil

Drought Tolerant

Drought Tolerant

Wind Break

Wind Break

Coastal

Coastal

Frost Hardy

Frost Hardy