1 named cultivar

‘Roller Coaster’Prostrate Coast Banksia, Roller Coaster Banksia

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Coast Banksia, Coastal Banksia, White Banksia, White Honeysuckle, Honeysuckle Oak, Entire-leaved Banksia, White Bottlebrush

Banksia integrifolia

The Story

Plant Bio

Banksia integrifolia, the coast banksia, is an evergreen Australian tree that grows along the eastern coast and adjacent ranges. It develops a gnarled, spreading, architectural form with rough, fissured grey bark as it matures.

The narrow leaves feature a distinctive glossy dark green upper surface and a dense, silvery-white underside that flashes when moved by the wind. Pale yellow flowers pack into dense, cylindrical spikes from summer through to spring, attracting nectar-feeding birds and native bees.

Uses & Benefits:

Distinctive architectural form, rough textured bark, and contrasting bicoloured foliage.

Excellent for coastal windbreaks, sand dune stabilisation, and erosion control.

Provides abundant nectar for native birds and bees, and seeds for black cockatoos.

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Tree

Height

590 inches

Width

236 inches

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Zones

9, 10

Water

Low

Humidity

Moderate

Lifespan

Long-lived

Native To

Eastern Australia

Toxicity

Non-toxic

Planting

How to Grow

Select a site in full sun or light shade with well-drained sandy, loamy, or clay-loam soil.
Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and plant at the same depth as the nursery pot.
Water thoroughly upon planting and maintain regular watering until the root system is established.
Apply a low-phosphorus native fertiliser sparingly in spring to support early growth.

Pro Tip

Prune young plants lightly and regularly to maintain density; cutting back hard into bare, mature wood that lacks green leaves will prevent reshooting and permanently damage the tree.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Ensure excellent soil drainage to prevent root decline.
Use only specialised low-phosphorus native fertilisers.
Protect young plants from severe or heavy frost.
Prune lightly and regularly when young to encourage a dense habit.

Don't

Do not plant in heavy, poorly drained clay soils without soil amelioration.
Do not prune hard into old, bare wood lacking green foliage.
Do not apply general-purpose garden fertilisers high in phosphorus.
Do not overwater established plants, as they are highly drought-tolerant.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Fertilize
Pest Check
Propagate
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Coastal windbreakSpecimen treeErosion control on coastal dunesWildlife garden focal point

Companion Plants

Leptospermum laevigatum Correa alba Westringia fruticosa

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Coast Banksia, Coastal Banksia, White Banksia, White Honeysuckle, Honeysuckle Oak, Entire-leaved Banksia, White Bottlebrush questions

What zones can Coast Banksia, Coastal Banksia, White Banksia, White Honeysuckle, Honeysuckle Oak, Entire-leaved Banksia, White Bottlebrush grow in?

Coast Banksia, Coastal Banksia, White Banksia, White Honeysuckle, Honeysuckle Oak, Entire-leaved Banksia, White Bottlebrush is hardy in USDA Zones 9–10. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

When does Coast Banksia, Coastal Banksia, White Banksia, White Honeysuckle, Honeysuckle Oak, Entire-leaved Banksia, White Bottlebrush bloom?

Coast Banksia, Coastal Banksia, White Banksia, White Honeysuckle, Honeysuckle Oak, Entire-leaved Banksia, White Bottlebrush typically blooms in summer through spring. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Coast Banksia, Coastal Banksia, White Banksia, White Honeysuckle, Honeysuckle Oak, Entire-leaved Banksia, White Bottlebrush need full sun?

Coast Banksia, Coastal Banksia, White Banksia, White Honeysuckle, Honeysuckle Oak, Entire-leaved Banksia, White Bottlebrush does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.

Is Coast Banksia, Coastal Banksia, White Banksia, White Honeysuckle, Honeysuckle Oak, Entire-leaved Banksia, White Bottlebrush drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Coast Banksia, Coastal Banksia, White Banksia, White Honeysuckle, Honeysuckle Oak, Entire-leaved Banksia, White Bottlebrush handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.