Can someone tell me if the leaves from a Banksia break down in the garden? It seems to take our forever and now I am wondering if they are bad for the soil?
maclad,
Feb 3, 9:18pm
No not bad for the soil but they do take forever to breakdown if a large leaf variety. I would be inclined to remove them.
moppy26,
Feb 4, 4:21pm
My thoughts too, trying to convince the man of the house.
elect70,
Feb 5, 10:18pm
Cones make for good burning material , ive got 4 on my property & collect hundreds for the fire . Burn fairly quick though .
nzjay,
Jul 22, 6:48am
They can grow into a very tall tree too, especially if surrounded by a competing canopy from other tree's. Tui's love them. The leaves are similar to pohutukawa and other leathery leaves, go dry and take forever to breakdown, even if mulched.
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