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    • Photo of Banksia grandis flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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    Banksia grandis

    Also Known As

    • Bull Banksia
    • Giant Banksia

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 10'-30'
    • W: 5'-15'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Banksia grandis plant details

    Banksia grandis is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in alkaline, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Banksia grandis

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: proteaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall
    Uses: big leaves, serrated leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Banksia grandis

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: alkaline, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    I remember the first time I saw this Banksia. It was growing at the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & I was immediately drawn to the cool foliage. The dark green toothed leaves are leathery & grow to 12” long. The edge of the leaves creates a zig-zag pattern that is very attractive. Growing to 30’ tall, the shrub looks great even out of bloom. But the blooms make it even better. The large, yellow cylindrical flowers get to be 12” long although you should know it may take 10 years to flower from seed. But who cares when you’ve got that great foliage. And when you get the seedpods, they are really cool too! They are woody & have little “duck beaks” where the seeds pop out. The seedpods are very hard & are used to create unusual small vases by some crafty people. Native to West Australia, likes well-drained soil & should be given no phosphorous fertilizer. OK in a container.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Banksia grandis plant

    How to Grow Banksia grandis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Banksia marginata

    aka Silver Banksia

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Banksia marginata flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Banksia spinulosa 'Carnarvon Gold'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-15'

    Width: 4'-10'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Banksia spinulosa 'Carnarvon Gold' flower, foliage, form by Cas Liber
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    Banksia blechnifolia

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 7"-18"

    Width: 36"-144"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Banksia blechnifolia flower by Waltzing Matilija
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    Banksia canei

    aka Mountain Banksia

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-9'

    Width: 6'-9'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Banksia canei flower, foliage by Casliber
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    Banksia spinulosa var. cunninghamii

    aka Banksia cunninghamii

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Banksia spinulosa var. cunninghamii flower by Lyrebird Dell Walk
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