Banksia Species, Swamp Banksia

Banksiarobur

Family
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Banksia (BANGK-see-a)
Species
robur (ROH-bur)
Synonym
Banksia dilleniifolia
Banksia fagifolia
Banksia uncigera
Sirmuellera robur
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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negative
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C
| May 2004 | positive

easy plant to grow. loves extrra moisture. There is no set flowering time. Some plants flower in spring (such as mine), others in autumn ...Read More

K
(Zone 10a) | October 2003 | neutral

This species is unusual amonst the Banksias in preferring to grow in swampy situations. It is a small shrub, usually under 1.5 metres in ...Read More

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