Saw Banksia

Honey bees forage on Banksia serrata for its prolific nectar and nutritious pollen, supporting colony buildup and contributing to specialized Banksia honey in native regions. Peak bloom aligns with late summer to autumn in Australia, offering vital winter forage when other sources are scarce. In cultivation, it thrives in sandy, well-drained soils but is phosphorus-sensitive and frost-tender, requiring protection in marginal zones.