Banksia serrata

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Banksia serrata, Saw Banksia, Old Man Banksia, Saw Tooth Banksia, Old Man Banksia Tree

Banksia serrata, commonly known as the Saw Banksia or the Old Man Banksia tree, is a shrub renowned for its flowers and stems. It produces a cylindrical spike of cream-coloured flowers, upwards of 30 cm long. These are produced through winter and spring and sit neatly with the dark green foliage as it grows to about 10 m tall and 6 m wide. Banksia serrata 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:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	10.00 m
Spread:	6.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Winter
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Containers, Screening
Garden styles:	Backyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Banksia serrata, Saw Banksia, Old Man Banksia, Saw Tooth Banksia, Old Man Banksia Tree

Banksia serrata Details

Banksia serrata, commonly known as the Saw Banksia or the Old Man Banksia tree, is a shrub renowned for its flowers and stems. It produces a cylindrical spike of cream-coloured flowers, upwards of 30 cm long. These are produced through winter and spring and sit neatly with the dark green foliage. The twisted central stem is gnarled and has a grey colouring. It will grow slowly to about 10 m tall and 6 m wide but is often much smaller than this. Best performance with this plant is achieved when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is frost hardy and tolerant of dry conditions and coastal environments. Banksia serrata is a fantastic plant for mixed plantings, coastal gardens, and for bringing both colour and wildlife into the garden.