Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Daviesia

Species:

Daviesia arborea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Can resprout from lignotuber after fire; seeds also germinate in response to heat and smoke cues.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) followed by cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy.

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