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Banksia - Australian Plant Information
Banksia integrifolia var. integrifolia - Coast Banksia This hardy Banksia grows very well in coastal areas and can tolerate salt spray. Plants may grow to 25 m, but are often smaller. The dark green leaves have a silvery underside, which adds to the beauty of the foliage. The pale yellow flowers open from late summer to winter. Plants are frost tolerant.
Banksia - Australian Plant Information
Banksia marginata- Silver Banksia Silver Banksia is a very variable species which may grow from 1 to 12 m, depending on the origin of the plant. Plants are hardy and will grow in a variety of soils and climates. Most forms are frost tolerant. The leaves have a silvery underside. The flower heads range from greenish yellow to bright yellow and open from late summer to winter. This is the only banksia which occurs naturally in the Canberra region.
Coonanga Homestead, Strathmerton, stands on what was once the Strathmerton run, first taken up in 1840. The property changed hands many times until 1873 when a portion of the run, given the name Strathmerton West, passed into control of a partnership which included the Western District pastoralist George Currie, an enthusiastic breeder of fine wool merinos. In May 1874, Currie completed construction of a sawn timber slab house with detached kitchen and school room wings at the rear. He calle...