Native plant guide: Australian Native

Coastal banksia

Banksia integrifolia

Coastal Banksia; Credit: Gemma Bauld

Coastal Banksia; Credit: Gemma Bauld

Plant Description:

A tall banksia that would be a perfect feature tree. Leaves are serrated when young and smooth-edged when mature. Leaves are white beneath. Large, yellow, cylindrical brush-shaped flowers cover the tree. Large, woody seed capsules follow flowering and are persistent on the tree. Grows in a variety of soil types including sand.

Special features: Large yellow brush-shaped flowers

Fauna attractant: Bees, flying-foxes, possums, gliders, honeyeaters, cockatoos

More information: https://resources.austplants.com.au/plant/banksia-integrifolia/

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