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, leaf. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.
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.