Good, better best Refining a Coastal Banksia

摘要

The Coastal Banksia, Banksia integrifolia, a tall upright tree (up to 30 meters or 100 ft in height), is native to Australian and found in mountains up to 1,000 metres (3,000 ft.) altitude where there is light snow in winter, or right near the beach,in coastal dunes, wrapped around rocky headlands battered by winds. It is also found near riverbanks as a large shrub or small tree. It grows in differing soil types and can tolerate very low nutrition soils. Because of this ability, it grows up and downthe east coast of Australia for thousands of kilometers. Its leaf is variable in size and shape growing in alternate, opposite, whorls, or multiple buds within a short area. It is truly a variable tree, which can make it easy for experienced growers but confusing for beginners.