Banksia praemorsa (Cut-leaf banksia)

Cultivation

Grow outdoors in frost-free areas in free-draining, neutral to acid soil in sun. Tolerates short periods of moderate frost. Suitable for use as a hedge or screen. 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.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Architectural, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Wallside and trellises, Indoor, Conservatory, Specimen tree

UK hardiness

H2

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Inappropriate
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright

Native to

Australia

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic