Botanical Name
Banksia serrata ‘Pygmy Possum’
Common Name
Pygmy Possum Banksia
Description
Pygmy Possum is a charming compact banksia cultivar renowned for its cream-colored flower spikes and manageable size that makes spectacular banksias accessible for smaller gardens. This delightful dwarf form produces cylindrical flower spikes up to 10cm long in soft cream tones that attract honeyeaters and other nectar-feeding birds while maintaining a neat, compact growth habit. The serrated leaves provide attractive evergreen foliage typical of the Old Man Banksia lineage but in a much smaller package. Extremely hardy and drought tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun positions. Perfect for small gardens, containers, and areas where the beauty of native banksias is desired without the space requirements of larger species.
Plant Category
Small Shrubs
Size (H x W)
Height: 1-2 meters, Spread: 1-1.5 meters
Banksia serrata ‘Pygmy Possum’ is a compact cultivar of the species naturally occurring along the eastern coast of Australia, thriving in well-drained sandy soils with excellent drainage and full sun exposure.
Cultural SIgnificance
Based on the native Banksia serrata (Old Man Banksia), this cultivar continues the tradition of banksias being important nectar sources for Aboriginal peoples and native wildlife, with the woody seed pods having traditional uses for tools and containers.
Kuranga respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Wurundjeri people, as the custodians of this land. We pay respect to all Aboriginal community Elders, past and present, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the history of the region.
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