Banksia trees for sale in Melbourne

Banksias don't need much maintenance, but to get the best out of your banksias,  you should do the following:

• Ideally, you’ll be able to plant your banksia in full sun. That means summer and spring are best, but with Melbourne weather, autumn and winter won’t be too bad.
• Plan your banksia bushes in well-draining soil. If the soil is clay-based or drains poorly, add gypsum and fork the soil to improve drainage.
• Add mulch around the base, to protect the plant's roots and keep the soil moist.
• Your small tree will need weekly watering and monthly pruning until it’s fully established.

While many native Australian shrubs are quite resilient to diseases and pest infestations, they are not entirely impervious. Keep an eye out for the following:

• Scale: Sap-sucking bugs that can be easily spotted thanks to their whitish waxy shells. You can often tell if your banksia plant is infested with scale by a steady stream of ants on trunks, stems, and branches, as they are attracted to scale.
• Psyllids: Another sap-sucking bug, psyllids look like 'pimples' on the leaves of your banksia plants. They cause damage to newly planted banksias but are easily controlled by the right disease-preventative products. Ask our team if you're concerned about psyllids infesting your banksias.‍
• Root rot: Most Australian natives are used to sandy soils, which drain well after heavy rain. If you plant your banksia in soil that doesn't drain well, it will likely be affected by root rot. You can tell if your banksia plant is suffering from rot by its yellowing and wilting leaves.

Yes, we do. Whether you're looking to buy one shrub or many, we can deliver to your home or business in Melbourne. Your order will usually arrive in a few business days, and in some cases, we can organise same-day delivery. If you'd like to find out more about our delivery service, get in touch with our expert team of horticulturists and delivery drivers for more accurate arrival times and quotes. Contact us by phone or email to place your order.