Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia anatona

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, nectar-feeding mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Like many Banksia species, has serotinous follicles that open after fire. Regenerates from seed after fire events, with smoke-stimulated germination.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Smoke treatment significantly improves germination rates. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI