Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia brownii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

900 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

orange, red

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, nectar-feeding mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous species - seed release triggered by fire. Killed by fire but regenerates from soil-stored seed bank. Follicles open after heat exposure releasing viable seeds.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–90 days

Notes:

Smoke treatment significantly improves germination rates. Seeds typically germinate within 2-12 weeks under warm conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI