Birch & Banksia
Old Man Banksia Botanical Art Print
Old Man Banksia Botanical Art Print
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The Old Man Banksia (Banksia serrata) is one of Australia's most recognisable native plants, named for its gnarled, weathered appearance. First collected by Joseph Banks at Botany Bay in 1770, this species became the type specimen for the entire Banksia genus.
Native Habitat
Banksia serrata grows along Australia's eastern coast from Queensland to Victoria, thriving in sandy coastal soils and heathlands. Its saw-toothed leaves and cylindrical flower spikes are a familiar sight in sandstone bushland around Sydney.
Cultural Heritage
Central to Aboriginal fire management practices for thousands of years. Communities harvested sweet nectar from the flower spikes and used the smouldering woody cones to carry fire between camps. The Cadigal people knew this plant as wiriyagan.
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Print & Frame Details
Paper: 250 gsm uncoated matte, smooth non-reflective finish
Printing: Professional quality on FSC-certified paper
Colour accuracy: Calibrated for true botanical tones
Framed option includes:
Frame: Durable pine wood, 20–25mm thick, 10–14mm wide
Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass
Hanging: Ready-to-hang kit included
Each print is made to order and shipped on demand. No minimum orders.
Sizing Guide
30 × 40 cm (12 × 16″): Gallery walls, compact spaces, grouped displays
50 × 70 cm (20 × 28″): Our most popular size. Works anywhere.
70 × 100 cm (28 × 40″): Statement piece for feature walls
Prints work beautifully in groups. Try mixing sizes for a curated botanical display.
Shipping & Our Commitment
✦ Carbon-aware shipping: We offset every delivery
✦ FSC-certified paper: From responsibly managed forests
✦ Plastic-free packaging: Recyclable materials only
✦ 1% to reforestation: Every purchase supports native forest restoration
Delivery: 5–12 business days
Prints ship flat in rigid mailers to ensure they arrive perfect.
The Story Behind the Print
Every print in our collection begins with a historical botanical illustration, many over 150 years old, sourced from institutional archives and scientific expeditions that first documented Australia's extraordinary native flora.
These illustrations were originally created by botanical artists who spent weeks in the field, working directly from living specimens. The level of detail in each plate reflects a scientific tradition where accuracy was paramount and beauty was a natural consequence of careful observation.
We reproduce each illustration using FSC-certified archival paper and calibrated colour processes that preserve the subtlety of the original work. The result is a print that honours the craft of the original artist while meeting contemporary standards for sustainable production.
