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Silver Banksia 200MM

Banksia marginata

I am Silver Banksia. My family originated from Eastern Australia.

Habit Tree - Large Flowers
Plant family Proteaceae
I am a hardy and relatively fast growing but long lived Australian native. I thrive in a wide variety of environmental conditions and a good choice for exposed locations and wherever plants need to be hardy. I favour a sunny or partly shady position, and may become spindly if grown in the shade. I tolerate a variety of soil types including sandy soils, loams and clay but enjoy reasonable drainage. I make a great street tree. I am drought resistant and will do well in exposed windy locations. My large yellow flowers in spring are sought out by nectar feeding birds and the seed cones that follow by cockatoos and other seed feeding parrots. Guide me to a good form when young, pruning hard if required. Once mature I flower on old wood so prune me less once I have started flowering.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
Providing important food and habitat I attract birds, beneficial insects and other wildlife
My large yellow blooms appear from autumn through to spring and are long lived in floral arrangements
I am ideal as a low maintenance small feature tree
Features
Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI thrive in full sun and tolerate shade
Height: 5m Width: 3m(Can be kept trimmed to Height: 1.5m Width: 1.5m)(Size at point of sale approx. 50cm including pot)
Water needs: Low (once established)I need minimal water once established
While I enjoy good drainage I am tolerant of most soils and tolerate occasional boggy conditions
Frost tolerance: High

Plant features

Coastal tolerant Yellow flowers Silver Green foliage Flowers Sep-Dec
Council planting lists On 6 council lists

Listed in these Victorian councils' published plant lists.

  • Cardinia Shire Council

    Local native plant guide: Indigenous Plant Guide (Casey and Cardinia) (Cardinia zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) Source

  • City of Casey

    Local native plant guide: Indigenous Plant Guide (Casey and Cardinia), Indigenous Plant Guide: featured garden plants Source

  • Frankston City Council

    Local native planting list: EVC 160 Coastal Dune Scrub, EVC 161 Coastal Headland Scrub, EVC 48 Heathy Woodland, EVC 6 Sand Heathland Source

  • City of Greater Dandenong

    Recommended for landscape plans: Landscape Plan Guidelines: recommended species (Small tree, indigenous) Source

  • City of Kingston

    Local native plant guide: Common indigenous plants in Kingston (Soil: adaptable) Source

  • Mornington Peninsula Shire

    Local native planting list: EVC 16 Lowland Forest, EVC 175 Grassy Woodland, EVC 23 Herb-Rich Foothill Forest, EVC 3 Damp Sands herb-rich Woodland, EVC 48 Heathy Woodland, EVC 793 Damp Heathy Woodland Source

From each council's website, checked 26 Oct 2026. Councils update their lists from time to time, so check the source before planting on council land or for a planning permit. Find your council's lists

Plant me:
  • In garden beds and general landscaping
  • In pots and other containers
  • As a hedge or screening plant
  • In native and wildlife gardens
Tips for success

Prune me to develop good shape when young but I need minimal maintenance once mature

Suggested spacing: 2m apart.

Avoid disturbing the roots when transplanting

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

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Silver Banksia

Banksia marginata

Natures Nectar® · Southern Plants

Pot size: 200mm

Product code: BANMAR20S

Bunnings Fineline: 0283295

Barcode: 9319711054198

Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Ask your retailer for this Southern Plants plant and pot size; availability in individual stores varies.