Banksia Speciosa - Showy Banksia | Native Tree 1.5 Litre Pot

Description:
A spectacular Australian native shrub or small tree with finely serrated silvery-green foliage and large cylindrical creamy-yellow flower spikes. The blooms are highly ornamental and rich in nectar, attracting birds, bees, and other pollinators. Native to Western Australia, it is prized for its striking appearance and performs beautifully in coastal and low-maintenance native gardens.

🌳 Height:
3–8 m

🌿 Width:
2–5 m canopy spread

🔧 Uses:
- Wildlife and pollinator gardens
- Coastal and native landscaping
- Cut flower and foliage production

🌱 Ideal growing conditions:
- Well-drained sandy soils
- Full sun
- Low humidity environments

💪 Tolerates:
- Poor sandy soils
- Wind
- Coastal exposure
- Dry conditions

💧 Drought hardy:
Yes — highly drought tolerant once established

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

🧂 Salt tolerant:
Moderate to high — well suited to coastal conditions and salt-laden winds