Consulta Plantas

Care of the tree Banksia integrifolia or Coast banksia

The genus Banksia, a family of the Protaceae, comprises 80 species of trees and shrubs native to Australia. Some species are: Banksia integrifolia, Banksia victoriae, Banksia aculeata, Banksia praemorsa, Banksia attenuata, Banksia coccinea.

Common name: Coast banksia. This species is native to Victoria and Queensland.

They are trees that reach 20 meters (65.6 feet) in height. The leaves are lanceolate and grayish-green. The tiny flowers appear in curious spiky yellow inflorescences.

Coast banksia is used in streets and public parks and as isolated specimens in medium and large gardens.

Banksia integrifolia needs full sun exposure and high temperatures. It's not suitable for rainy climates.

The soil must be sandy and very well drained. It does not thrive well in seaside environments.

Water moderately throughout the year waiting for the soil to be dry; it's a plant that resist drought and even fire.

Banksia integrifolia does not need fertilization.

Coast banksia is a sensitive plant to excess of irrigation.

Banksia integrifolia propagates by cuttings or by seeds. Seeds need heat to germinate, as in nature they do so after fires. It is recommended to place them for 1 hour in an oven at 125 ºC (257 ºF).

Images of the tree Banksia integrifolia or Coast banksia