Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia cirsioides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, native bees, honey possums

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Exhibits serotiny with woody follicles that open after fire to release seeds. Plants typically killed by fire but regenerate from seed released post-burn, adapted to fire return intervals of 10-30 years.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Germination can be enhanced by smoke treatment or smoke water, simulating natural fire conditions. Seeds generally germinate readily without complex treatment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI