Banksia marginata|Silver Banksia, Warrock

Cardinia indigenous plant guide

Description

Dense, stiffly-branched shrub. New growth brown and hairy.

Size (W x H)

1-5m x 1-10m

Leaves

Narrow oblong leaves, dark green above, silvery-white below. Tip cut off or notched, edges may be serrated; 1-8cm x 3-15mm.

Flowers

Flowers densely packed in a bottlebrush flowerhead 5-15cm long. Seeds are shed annually.

Flower colour

Yellow

Flower time

Mostly February to June

Growing conditions

Local form grows in moist well drained soils which may become wet in winter. Found in moist to damp forests. Frost and snow tolerant. Dappled to part shade. Other forms vary from prostrate shrubs to small trees.

Commonly used for

A very adaptable plant growing in drier garden conditions, especially if receiving water in summer. Attractive low screen with long-lasting flowers.

Available at indigenous nursery

Attracts birds

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Acknowledgement

Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory