Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia dallanneyi subsp. pollosta

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, nectar-feeding insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous species with woody follicles that release seeds after fire. Resprouts from lignotuber after fire damage, typical fire-adapted strategy of southwestern Australian Banksia.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–90 days

Notes:

Seeds may benefit from smoke treatment or smoke water to enhance germination, typical of many Banksia species from fire-prone Mediterranean climates.

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