Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia dallanneyi subsp. agricola

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

150 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, honeyeaters

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous species releasing seeds after fire from woody follicles. Plants are killed by fire but regenerate from seed, showing classic fire-dependent recruitment typical of many Banksia species.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Smoke treatment significantly improves germination rates. Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment but respond strongly to smoke water or aerosol smoke.

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