Banksia Species, Swamp Banksia
Banksiarobur

Family: Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Banksia (BANGK-see-a)
Species: robur (ROH-bur)

Synonym:Banksia dilleniifolia

Synonym:Banksia fagifolia

Synonym:Banksia uncigera

Synonym:Sirmuellera robur

Category

Shrubs

Water Requirements

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds