Banksia Burdetti - Burdetts Banksia | Native Tree 1.5 Litre Pot

Description:
A spectacular Western Australian native shrub or small tree known for its large, upright flower spikes that emerge cream and age through shades of orange to deep reddish-brown. The foliage is finely serrated and grey-green, giving the plant a soft, silvery texture against its bold floral display. It is highly valued as an ornamental feature plant and a magnet for nectar-feeding birds and insects.

🌳 Height:
3–6 m

🌿 Width:
2–4 m canopy spread

🔧 Uses:
- Wildlife and pollinator gardens
- Cut flower production
- Coastal and drought proof planting
- Native ornamental gardens

🌱 Ideal growing conditions:
- Well-drained sandy or gravelly soils
- Full sun
- Low humidity, Mediterranean-type climates
- Minimal summer rainfall once established

💪 Tolerates:
- Poor sandy soils
- Heat
- Wind
- Dry conditions

💧 Drought hardy:
Yes — highly drought tolerant once established

❄️ Frost tolerant:
Low — sensitive to frost, especially when young

🧂 Salt tolerant:
Moderate — tolerates coastal exposure if drainage is excellent