Banksia
| Kingdom: plantae |
| Division: spermatophytes (seeded plants) |
| Subdivision: angiosperms (covered seed) hardwoods |
| Order: Proteales |
| Family: proteaceae |
| Genus: banksia |
| Species: marginata |
Reddish brown with very conspicuous rays. Botanically a hardwood but actually medium soft. Its striking figure makes it ideal for decorative work.
Banksia marginata , commonly known as silver banksia and also honeysuckle, is a species of tree in the plant genus Banksia, can grow to 8 m tall. It occurs throughout the South East corner of Australia including Tasmania.
| species | dry density kg/m3 | Janka hardness (side grain), dry kN |
| banksia marginata | 500 | u/a |
See also density comparative chart here.
