Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia elegans

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug

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 that releases seeds from woody follicles after fire. Plants killed by fire but regenerate from seed bank. Smoke stimulates germination.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–56 days

Notes:

Smoke treatment significantly improves germination rates. Seeds require warm temperatures and good air circulation.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI