Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia benthamiana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange, red

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous cones release seeds after fire. Plants typically killed by fire but regenerate from soil seed bank, with smoke stimulating germination.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Smoke water treatment significantly improves germination rates. Seeds require warm temperatures and good air circulation.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI