Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia armata var. armata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, native bees, honeyeaters

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous follicles release seeds after fire. Plant is killed by fire but regenerates from seed, typical of obligate seeder Banksia species.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Smoke water treatment significantly improves germination rates. Fresh seed germinates best.

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