Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia dallanneyi var. mellicula

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

200 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

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous woody follicles release seed after fire. Plants killed by fire and regenerate from seed (obligate seeder), relying on fire to trigger mass germination.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Smoke treatment or smoke water significantly enhances germination rates. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

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