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Banksia serrata (Saw banksia)
1 hour care
per year
per year
20m
Max height
Max height
8m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Banksia serrata
Other names
Saw banksia, Old man banksia , Saw-tooth banksia, Red honeysuckle , Wiriyagan
Genus
Banksia Banksia
Species
B. serrata - B. serrata is a tender, erect then spreading, evergreen shrub or small tree with oblong to narrowly obovate, toothed, leathery, semi-glossy, dark green leaves, downy and reddish-brown when young. Cylindrical, yellow-green to dull cream flower heads bloom from summer to late autumn.
Banksia serrata is: Evergreen
Habit
Erect, Spreading
Flower
Yellow-green, Cream in Summer; Yellow-green, Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green, Reddish-brown in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Vulnerable to chlorosis resulting from magnesium deficiency.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 8. If grown indoors, may need to pruning back to restrict size.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Banksia serrata (Saw banksia) will reach a height of 20m and a spread of 8m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Indoor, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow outdoors in frost-free areas in free-draining, neutral to acid soil in sun. Under glass, grow in equal mix loam, grit & peat with ventilation in full light. In growth, water moderately & feed at half-strength monthly; sparingly in winter.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2)
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Botanical name
Banksia serrata
Other names
Saw banksia, Old man banksia , Saw-tooth banksia, Red honeysuckle , Wiriyagan
Genus
Banksia Banksia
Species
B. serrata - B. serrata is a tender, erect then spreading, evergreen shrub or small tree with oblong to narrowly obovate, toothed, leathery, semi-glossy, dark green leaves, downy and reddish-brown when young. Cylindrical, yellow-green to dull cream flower heads bloom from summer to late autumn.
Native to
Australia
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Erect, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Yellow-green, Cream in Summer; Yellow-green, Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green, Reddish-brown in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Vulnerable to chlorosis resulting from magnesium deficiency.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 8. If grown indoors, may need to pruning back to restrict size.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Banksia serrata (Saw banksia) will reach a height of 20m and a spread of 8m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Indoor, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow outdoors in frost-free areas in free-draining, neutral to acid soil in sun. Under glass, grow in equal mix loam, grit & peat with ventilation in full light. In growth, water moderately & feed at half-strength monthly; sparingly in winter.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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