|
Banksia integrifolia, the Coastal Banksia is found growing naturally along the East coast of Australia from Victoria to Central Queensland and is one of the easiest and most visually rewarding natives that can be grown as bonsai. Coastal Banksia is an evergreen species that features distinctive green foliage with pale grey to white undersides that reduce quite well with constant pinching of the new growth, certainly a lot more readily than the Old Man Banksia - Banksia serrata.
Banksia integrifolia responds well to pruning, branches can be cut right back to the trunk in late spring to early summer, allowing branches to be rebuilt if desired. Yellow flowers are produced throughout the growing period on 2-3 year old branches, the short lived flower spikes are most abundant during autumn. Decent examples of Coastal banksia are difficult to find in bonsai nurseries.
Grab yourself a well designed example of highly desirable native species. Tree Details Common Name: Coastal Banksia
Botanical Name: Banksia integrifolia
Height: 54cm Width: 39cm Trunk Diameter at soil level: 3.5cm Style: Informal Upright
Age: 10 years Pot Details Description: High quality unglazed rectangle
Size: 28 x 20 x 8cm deep Origin: China Features (See pictures below) - Medium-large bonsai with good trunk taper
- Nice subtle trunk movement
- Flare at the base of the trunk with good surface rootage (nebari)
- Mature bark beginning to develop on trunk
- Well positioned branches
- Attractive yellow flowers
- Well defined informal upright styling
- High quality unglazed pot well suited to the tree
Position: Banksia integrifolia grows well in full sun.
| 
Back to Search Results
) 
Print
Report item
