Banksia grandis – Bull Banksia

Banksia grandis - bull banksia
Banksia grandis - bull banksia
Banksia grandis - bull banksia

Spectacular yellow flower heads and large toothed foliage on a large shrub are the key features of this iconic Western Australian Banksia. It makes a great feature shrub to small tree and is especially good for coastal areas. Growing from 5 to 10 metres tall, some plants can even grow to 15 metres if cinditions are right. It is a very low maintenance plant. Doesn’t like excessive humidity, and prefers a well drained sandy soil. It is slow to flower, but worth growing for the beautiful foliage. Can be container grown. Moderate frost tolerance. Like all banksias, it is phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.

Family : Proteaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree, Large shrub

Width : 5

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Decorative fruit

Scientific Name: Banksia grandis

Common Name : Banksia

Height : 8

Flower Color : Cream, Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Seed eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects