Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia concinna

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

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 release seeds after fire. Smoke-stimulated germination typical of southwestern Australian Banksia species. Does not resprout; regenerates from seed post-fire.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Smoke treatment or smoke water significantly improves germination rates. Seeds may be slow and erratic without smoke stimulation.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI