Banksia aemula
Wallum Banksia
Proteaceae
Description:
A small, spreading native tree with a sturdy, thick trunk and striking grey-green foliage. In autumn, it produces large yellow-green to cream flower spikes up to 15 cm long, providing a valuable nectar source for birds, bees, and other pollinators. Highly adaptable and resilient, the Wallum Banksia is salt spray resistant, frost tolerant, and an iconic feature of the Sunshine Coast’s coastal landscapes. The term “Wallum” originates from this very species.
Special Features:
Bird attracting
Excellent screening tree
Important food source for cockatoos
Attracts bees (Wheen Bee Foundation)
Natural Habitat:
Dry Heath
Aspect:
Full Sun
Soil/Conditions:
Adaptable
Tree/Shrub Height:
Shrub or twisted, gnarled small tree usually under 6m - Spread 3m
Attracts:
Seed eating birds, Nectar feeding Bird, Insects, Bees, Butterflies, Fauna
Flower Colour:
Cream, Green, Yellow
Banksia aemula - Wallum Banksia
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Regional ecosystem:
12.2.9, 12.2.10, 12.2.13, 12.3.13, 12.5.10, 12.9-10.22, 12.2.6, 12.2.7, 12.2.8, 12.5.3, 12.2.5
