Banksia

Banksia integrifolia

Australian native tree or large shrub with bottlebrush-like flower spikes attractive to nectar feeders.

Hardiness ratings

Banksia hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 9–11 −6.7 °C to 10 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H2 1 °C to 5 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 9 −1 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 4–7 0 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Needs perfect drainage and dislikes high humidity
  • Phosphorus-sensitive — avoid standard fertilisers

Categories

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Reference

Banksia on Wikipedia