Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Adenanthos

Species:

Adenanthos acanthophyllus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, native bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from lignotuber after fire. Fire stimulates flowering and regeneration in native heathland habitat.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates more readily. Smoke treatment may improve germination rates as with many Australian Proteaceae.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI