Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia ashbyi

USDA Symbol:

BAAS5

Growth Characteristics

Height:

600 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

orange, bronze

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, nectar-feeding insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Exhibits serotiny with cones releasing seeds after fire. Regenerates from seed after fire, does not resprout from lignotuber.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Native to sandy soils of Western Australia

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–90 days

Notes:

Smoke treatment significantly improves germination rates. Seeds should be sown fresh for best results.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI