Encyclopedia · Proteaceae · Banksia paludosa
Australian native
Banksia paludosa
Swamp Banksia
Banksia · Proteaceae
A compact eastern Australian banksia with rusty new flower spikes ageing to yellow. It is a strong choice for damp heath-style gardens and sites that remain moist without becoming stagnant.
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Classification
Genus
Banksia
Family
Proteaceae
Common name
Swamp Banksia
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Banksia paludosa belongs to the Banksia genus within the Proteaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun
Soil
Moist sandy soil
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
1–2 m H × 1.5 m W
Landscape use
habitat shrub
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Further reading
- 01Species profile and accepted Australian name — Atlas of Living Australia / Australian Plant Census
- 02Banksia paludosa taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service