Coast Banksia - Banksia integrifolia

Banksia integrifolia, commonly known as Coast Banksia, is one of Australias most adaptable native trees. Growing naturally along the eastern coastline, it thrives in salt laden winds, sandy soils and exposed conditions. With upright growth to 4-10m depending on site and pruning, it is a premium choice for screening, windbreaks and coastal gardens. Its leathery green leaves have a striking silvery underside, and yellow cylindrical flower spikes appear across spring, summer and autumn, providing reliable nectar for birds and pollinators. This species is highly drought, frost and wind tolerant once established and performs reliably throughout Melbourne.

Key Features:

• Soil: Performs in sandy, loamy and well drained clay soils; avoid waterlogged ground.
• Light: Full sun to semi shade, with best flowering in sunny positions.
• Watering: Low water requirements once established, avoiding waterlogged soils.
• Fertiliser: Apply a low phosphorus slow release fertiliser if required.
• Maintenance: Prune lightly to maintain shape; suitable for hedging or screening.
• Flowering: Summer through to late winter flowering season.

Light pruning after flowering helps maintain a compact shape and encourages denser growth for hedging and screening applications.

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