Banksia Menziesii - Firewod Banksia | Native Tree 1.5 Litre Pot

Description:
A striking Australian native shrub or small tree with smooth grey bark, serrated green leaves, and some of the most colourful banksia flower spikes—ranging from pink, red, orange, to creamy yellow. The vibrant cylindrical blooms are rich in nectar and highly attractive to birds, bees, and nectar-feeding mammals. Native to Western Australia, it is a standout ornamental species for dry, well-drained landscapes.

🌳 Height:
3–10 m

🌿 Width:
2–6 m canopy spread

🔧 Uses:
- Wildlife and pollinator gardens
- Ornamental native landscaping
- Coastal and low-maintenance gardens
- Cut flower production

🌱 Ideal growing conditions:
- Well-drained sandy or gravelly soils
- Full sun
- Mediterranean to dry temperate climates
- Low humidity environments

💪 Tolerates:
- Poor sandy soils
- Wind
- Heat
- Coastal exposure

💧 Drought hardy:
Yes — highly drought tolerant once established

❄️ Frost tolerant:
Low to moderate — tolerates only light frost

🧂 Salt tolerant:
Moderate — suitable for coastal conditions with good drainage