Banksia serrata - Saw Banksia

Banksia serrata

Saw Banksia

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The flower color is a gray-green spike 15 x 8 cm (6" x 3"). Mature size is a large shrub or small tree to 30'. Oblong, saw toothed leaves with wavy margins. Fall blooming. Used successfully as grafting stock. An Eastern Australia species found in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania.

DO NOT FERTILIZE WITH PHOSPHOROUS FERTILIZERS!

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 9
Type	Shrub/tree to 30'
Flower Color	Gray/green
Growth Rate	Moderate
Placement	Sun
Culture	Low moisture, humidity tolerant
Native	New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania
Family	Proteaceae

Key Benefits

	Large white flowers
	Oblong, saw toothed leaves
	May be used for grafting stock

Problem Solving Features

	Good for grafting stock
	Low maintenance
	Humidity tolerant

Pricing - See Price List Here

*Sow seed 1/8" deep in well drained media. Give preventive fungicidal drench. Germinate 3-12 weeks at 64 - 80 degrees F.

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