Common name
Silver Banksia
Position
Full and partial sun
Flower shape and colour
Yellow, cylindrical spike
Form
Medium tree 5-11 metres high; dense
Suitability for landscaping
Dense forms make good screen plants. Miniature versions such as Mini Marg (1 metre height) are also available.
Propagation
From seed.
Cultivation
Very hardy with good drainage. Available in Australian plant & indigenous nurseries. (SA Flora catalogue, p. 10)
References | acknowledgements
- Atlas of living Australia 2025, Banksia marginata | Silver Banksia. Provides information about the spread of the species of Banksia marginata tree across South Australia and other parts of Australia.
- Botanic Gardens of South Australia 2025, Banksia marginata | Silver Banksia. Provides information about the plant features and uses of the Native tree: Banksia marginata.
- Seeds of South Australia 2025, Banksia marginata (Proteaceae) | Silver banksia. Provides information about the distribution, plant characteristics, as well as seed collection and viability.
- TreeProject 2025, Banksia marginata | Silver Banksia. Provides detailed information about the propagation of Banksia marginata.
- Yarra Ranges Council 2025, Silver Banksia, Warrock, Worrike. Provides information about the plant characteristics including the suitability of the Banksia marginata as tree canopy.