Banksia scabrella – Burma Road Banksia

Banksia scabrella - Burma road banksia
Banksia scabrella - Burma road banksia

This is a small shrubby plant, with compact oval flowers, smaller than most banksia flowers. It has spine-like leaves, giving the plant a delicate appearance. Not often seen in cultivation, it would make an interesting addition to the garden. It can be used as a low windbreak.
Should grow well in a very well drained soil, sandy, with part to full sun.
It is a relatively fast growing banksia, prune often to keep a compact shape. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.

Family : Proteaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 3

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Sandy loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Open foliage, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Decorative fruit, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Banksia scabrella

Common Name : Burma Road Banksia

Height : 2

Flower Color : Cream, Yellow, Red, Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds