Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia biterax

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow, gold

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, native bees, nectar-feeding insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous follicles require fire heat to open and release seeds. Plant is killed by fire but regenerates from seed released during fire events.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Banksia seeds typically germinate readily after fire or smoke treatment; fresh seed germinates best.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI