Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia ashbyi subsp. ashbyi

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

400 cm

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, native bees, honeyeaters

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous species with woody follicles that open after fire to release seeds. Plants killed by fire but regenerate from seed, showing typical fire-dependent reproduction strategy common to many Banksia species.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Banksia seeds typically germinate readily without special treatment. Fresh seed germinates best, with smoke treatment potentially improving rates.

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