Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia attenuata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, native bees, nectar-feeding mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous cones release seeds after fire. Plant killed by fire but regenerates from seed. Seeds require heat or smoke for optimal germination.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–56 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment. Smoke water treatment may improve germination rates and speed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI