Banksia ornata

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Banksia Tree, Desert Banksia, Banksia ornata

Banksia ornata, commonly known as the Desert Banksia or Banksia Tree, is an evergreen shrub that is renowned for its amazing flowers. It produces a cylindrical spike of yellow green flowers, upwards of 30 cm long, which age to become bronze. These are produced through winter and spring and sit neatly with the dark green foliage. It typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide and can be trimmed as necessary. This Banksia tree is a fantastic plant for mixed plantings, coastal gardens, and for bringing both colour and wildlife into the garden.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	3.00 m
Spread:	3.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Winter
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses:	Banks, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Banksia Tree, Desert Banksia, Banksia ornata

Banksia ornata Details

Banksia ornata, commonly known as the Desert Banksia or Banksia Tree, is an evergreen shrub that is renowned for its amazing flowers. It produces a cylindrical spike of yellow green flowers, upwards of 30 cm long, which age to become bronze. These are produced through winter and spring and sit neatly with the dark green foliage. This plant attracts birds which rely on the autumn nectar for food. It typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide and can be trimmed as necessary. It grows best when planted in full sun position on a well-drained site. While it is hardy to moderate frost, dry periods, and coastal environments, some protection while it establishes will produce a much better specimen. This Banksia tree is a fantastic plant for mixed plantings, coastal gardens, and for bringing both colour and wildlife into the garden.