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Coast Banksia
Banksia integrifolia
In the United States:
Cultivated
· also called white banksia, coast honeysuckle, white honeysuckle
Coast banksia produces abundant nectar-rich cylindrical flower spikes that provide a valuable forage source for honeybees over an extended period, especially in cooler months. It is an evergreen tree or large shrub tolerant of coastal exposure, salt spray, and poor soils, with flowers rich in both nectar and pollen.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | August–February |
| Duration | ~4 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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