This shrub has a low open rounded habit with 3 to 5 main stems and has lignotubers. It has large attractive dull green leathery leaves that are bronze when young and the yellow-green bottlebrush-like flower heads appear from summer to autumn. 

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Banksia robur is naturally found in Australia growing on the central east coast from Wollongong in New South Wales to Cooktown in Queensland. It grows around swampy areas or in low woodlands or sedge-heathland. 

It tolerates poorly drained peaty-sandy soils in an open sunny to semi shaded position and is drought tender but frost resistant.

Swamp Banksia is a long-lived shrub that is grown for its attractive new growth and flowers. It is planted in moist positions as an understorey amongst trees or as a specimen around water features. It is also planted in planter boxes or used for foliage contrast. It establishing in 2 to 5 years from seed and is moderately long lived. It is also planted in groups around buildings or along borders and is suitable for roof gardens with reliable moisture. ID 263

Banksia (BANK-see-a) robur (row-boar)

‘Banksia’: after 18th century British botanist Sir Joseph Banks; ‘robur’: strength (a hard-wooded species).

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