The tree itself will grow to approximately 10 metres, it produces brilliant yellow flowers followed by the large seed pod. In the extreme temperatures of the Western Australian Bush the pods open up to release seeds for regermination.
The Banksia seed pod is designed to withstand bush fires which makes it an ideal material to make candle holders from.
In fact, the Banksia Grandis relies on fire for re-germination. In a bush fire the 'eyes' of the seed pod open up and the seeds fly out. The pods are often left remaining on the tree or on the forest floor merely charred.
The porous nature of the Banksia Seed Pod also makes it an ideal material as an Aroma Pod. Because the seed pod is not as dense as timber it has the ability to soak up Essential Oils.
The candles are wrapped separately, not in a gift packaging.
It takes 24 months from the time the tree produces the flower to the time the Banksia nut reaches maturity and is suitable for picking.
The fact that the tree re-grows its pods over and over again makes the Banksia an incredibly renewable resource.
The tea light sits just inside the ball tealight so you see the flickering flame on top.
It takes 24 months from the time the tree produces the flower to the time the Banksia nut reaches maturity and is suitable for picking.
The fact that the tree re-grows its pods over and over again makes the Banksia an incredibly renewable resource.
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