Banksia pilostylis
A fast-growing Banksia with effortless charm for an open sunny area in the home garden.
This many-branched shrub features long serrated leaves that give it a natural scrambling habit. Rust coloured new growth adds depth and texture while the pale-yellow flower spikes are densely packed with blooms from October - January. In cultivation this species often grows smaller than in the wild. Kings Park planted specimens often mature below 1.5 x 1.5m.
Grow it at home
- Low maintenance species requiring little upkeep post establishment
- Tidy prune annually to freshen up the plant, but it's not advised to cut below green leaves
- Prefers drier well-draining soil, over clay soils
- Resilient waterwise plant
- Loved by bird life and ground dwelling fauna
- Ideal PH 5.5 - 6.5.
Find it in Kings Park
This species can be found in the Banksia Collection, Bali Lookout and Kaarta Gar-up Lookout.
This species is common throughout the Western Australian Botanic Garden and Kings Park Parkland areas. We often use it to fill hard to establish areas and dry pockets in garden beds and around infrastructure.
Out in the wild
This species can be found near the coast from Ravensthorpe to Cape Arid National Park in white sandy loam, shrubland and low open woodland.
Find it in nurseries
Kings Park Favourites are produced in partnership with Domus Nursery and are available for purchase in retail garden centres and hardware stores throughout WA.
