{"product_id":"saw-leafed-banksia-banksia-serrata","title":"Saw-leafed Banksia - Banksia serrata","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaw-leafed Banksia (\u003cem\u003eBanksia serrata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a big, rugged coastal native with serrated leaves and pale green cream flower spikes. It can reach 15m high and 4m wide, but it grows slowly, and in exposed seaside gardens it often stays a shrub. Flowers appear from summer to winter and peak in autumn, when birds need them most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBold leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, zigzag edged leaves give strong texture all year, long before the first flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn nectar.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale green cream spikes open from summer to winter, peaking in autumn, and draw honeyeaters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates wind and salt spray, so it works as a seaside windbreak or street planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptable across climates.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows naturally along the coast from southern Queensland to Tasmania.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e It needs little water beyond the first season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart for a windbreak. On exposed sites it stays shrubby, so the planting reads as a solid, rugged mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge gardens and streetscapes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where soil is deeper and more sheltered it grows into a tree, so keep it at least 4m from buildings, paving and pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife plantings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar rich spikes in the cooler months feed honeyeaters and other birds, and the cones carry on after the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Saw-leafed Banksia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. Because it grows naturally from southern Queensland to Tasmania, it adapts to subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, although final size varies: smaller on exposed coast, taller in shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained sandy soil. On clay, plant on a mound 20cm to 30cm high, and keep manure and rich compost out of the planting hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for about 12 weeks until established, then leave it to the weather. Feed once in spring with a slow release native fertiliser with phosphorus under 3 per cent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after flowering to shape, cutting only where the stems still carry leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Saw-leafed Banksia as tube stock (a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly), 140mm pots in packs of 10, 200mm pots in packs of 6 and 300mm pots. Tubes are the economical choice for a windbreak and often overtake larger pots within two seasons, while the 200mm and 300mm pots give you a bigger plant to start with. Plants travel upright and settle quickly, with steady growth through the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower raises the tube stock and does not always have plants ready. If the tube reads sold out, use the notify button on this page and we will email you the day it is available again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/banksias\"\u003eBrowse the full banksia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003ePlants for windbreaks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/banksia-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete banksia care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 15m high and 4m wide, slowly. Mature size varies with location, and plants on exposed coastal sites usually stay shrub sized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for a small garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot as a rule. Even slow growth ends large, so choose a compact banksia where space is tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom summer to winter, with the heaviest display in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790211875135,"sku":"BAN-SER-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790211940671,"sku":"BAN-SER-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790211973439,"sku":"BAN-SER-200MM-P6","price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67790212006207,"sku":"BAN-SER-300MM","price":130.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/saw-leafed-banksia-banksia-serrata.jpg?v=1792196392","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/saw-leafed-banksia-banksia-serrata","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}