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PROTEA Banksia integrifolia
Commonly known as Coast banksia
Leathery leaves with white undersides, cone-shaped yellow 'bottlebrush' flowers
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - whorled, velvety, light-brown leaves to 10cm (4in) long turn to mid-green above, white below. Flowers to 12cm (5in) across.
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Yellow -
Height - 5-25m (16-82ft) -
Spread - 3-8m (10-26ft)
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Tall Shrub
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Tree
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse - Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.
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Full sun -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - Phytophthora root rot. Plants will become chlorotic if soil contains too much phosphate or lime -
Place of origin - Australia (Queensland to Victoria) -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - suitable for coastal areas
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Elliptic - see photos above
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Obovate
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Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Free draining sandy soil -
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Neutral to acid soil
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil - poor soil
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Protea - Care Guide
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5-25m (16-82ft)
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3-8m (10-26ft) |
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