Banksia grandis

Banksia grandis is a member of the Proteaceae family and is a native of Western Australia where the species is found in the south west corner of the State. Bull Banksia is the common name of this large shrub or small tree. The bark is rough and grey in colour. Large leaves are divided into triangular segments. Young growth may be bright red. The cylindrical flower heads are up to 40 centimetres long by 10 centimetres wide. The flowers are greenish-yellow aging to bright yellow. The cones, that follow the flowers, are large, dense and have many follicles (a dry fruit holding two winged seeds). Banksia grandis appreciates well-drained soils in either full sun or dappled shade. The species will tolerate temperatures to about 20 F.

Grow, in conjunction with Gardens by Gabriel, will be putting together a landscape for the Cambria Shores Inn, a long time hideaway on Cambria's Moonstone Drive. Featured in the landscape will be many plants of the Proteaceae including Banksia Grandis.

Also, Grow has been able to aquire some of these rare and unusual plants and has one for sale.