Banksia Serrata - Saw Tooth Banksia | Native Tree 1.5 Litre Pot

Description:
A striking Australian native tree or large shrub with rugged, deeply furrowed bark and large serrated leaves. It produces impressive pale yellow flower spikes that are rich in nectar and highly attractive to birds, bees, and other pollinators. The woody seed cones persist on the plant for years, giving it a distinctive sculptural appearance. Tough and long-lived, it is widely used in coastal plantings, native gardens, and revegetation projects.

🌳 Height:
6–15 m

🌿 Width:
4–8 m canopy spread

🔧 Uses:
• Coastal and native landscaping
• Wildlife and pollinator habitat
• Windbreaks and shelterbelts
• Feature tree for large gardens
• Revegetation and dune stabilisation

🌱 Ideal growing conditions:
• Well-drained sandy or loamy soils
• Full sun
• Coastal and temperate climates
• Performs best in low-phosphorus native soils

💪 Tolerates:
• Poor sandy soils
• Strong wind
• Coastal exposure
• Dry conditions

💧 Drought hardy:
Yes — highly drought tolerant once established

❄️ Frost tolerant:
Moderate — tolerates light to moderate frost

🧂 Salt tolerant:
Moderate to high — handles coastal salt spray well