Banksia integrifolia L.fil.
Coastal banksia (Banksia integrifolia) is a long-lived, evergreen tree that is native to Australia. It was introduced to New Zealand as an ornamental tree and was first recorded in the wild (naturalised) in 1990. The tree grows up to about 25 metres tall and has leathery, dark green leaves with a silvery-white underside. It flowers from autumn to spring, producing cylindrical spikes of pale yellow flowers, which develop into woody cones containing winged seeds. The cones may remain on the tree for many years before releasing their seeds. It tolerates wind, salt, drought and poor soils. It reproduces by seed. Seeds are dispersed by wind.
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