Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia comosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

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 species that releases seeds from woody follicles after fire. Killed by fire but regenerates from seed (obligate seeder). Smoke stimulates germination.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–90 days

Notes:

Smoke treatment improves germination. Seeds can germinate without heat or smoke but respond positively to smoke water or aerosol.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI