This vigorous tree has a gnarled trunk and a windswept appearance and forms a narrow rounded crown. It has dark green leathery leaves that are silvery underneath and the yellow bottle brush-like flowers appear in early spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Banksia integrifoliais naturally found in Australia from Queensland to Victoria, growing on coastal sand dunes and in tidal estuaries with the habit varying from a tree to a shrub depending on the position and soil profile.

It prefers a well drained moderately fertile sandy soil in an open sunny position tolerating drought, frost and salt laden winds.

Coastal Banksia is grown for its flowers, vigorous growth and ease of cultivation. It is planted in coastal gardens as a windbreak or for screening along borders. It is also used as a specimen or in-group plantings for soil stabilisation and for attracting birds. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is long lived. The flowers are cut for floral arrangements and the prostrate form is used as a spill-over above retaining walls. ID 82

Banksia (BANK-see-a) integrifolia (in-teg-re-FO-lee-a)

Banksia`: after 18 [th] century British botanist Sir Joseph Banks; 'integrifolia`: from Latin integri+ folia- entire leaves (refers to the leaf margin).

Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Protea Family