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Banksia marginata
Also Known As
- Silver Banksia
Plant type
tree, shrub
size
- H: 15'-30'
- W: 10'-20'
planting zones
- 8a-11
Banksia marginata plant details
Banksia marginata is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green and white foliage. In fall and summer chartreuse and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Banksia marginata
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: proteaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and white
- Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
- Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Banksia marginata
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Garden photo gallery of Banksia marginata
By: JJ Harrison
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Gardening facts about Banksia marginata plant
How to Grow Banksia marginata
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
- chartreuse
Wildlife
- birds
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Dwarf Acorn Banksia
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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aka Showy Banksia
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9b-10b
Size
Height: 8'-12'
Width: 8'-12'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - low
aka Bull Banksia, Giant Banksia
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 10'-30'
Width: 5'-15'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Coast Banksia
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 10'-30'
Width: 8'-30'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 5'-15'
Width: 4'-10'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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