Banksia integrifolia subsp. monticola
white mountain banksia
An evergreen large shrub or small tree with long, narrow leaves that are green above and pale grey on the underside. Pale yellow, cylindrical flowers are produced in summer and autumn
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Neutral, AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Proteaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Banksia are evergreen shrubs and trees with leathery, often handsome, simple or pinnately lobed leaves and many small tubular flowers in dense spikes forming showy, cone-like heads, followed by woody fruiting clusters
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E Australia
How to grow
Cultivation
Requires a free-draining soil in a sunny position. If grown in a container, use a loam based compost with added horticultural grit. Can survive outside in mild, sheltered gardens in the UK
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in spring or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free but new growth may be susceptible to slugs and snails
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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