Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia ericifolia subsp. macrantha

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

orange, red

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, honeyeaters, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous species with follicles that release seed after fire. Plant resprouts from epicormic buds after fire, with enhanced flowering following burn events.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–90 days

Notes:

Seeds may germinate erratically. Smoke water treatment can enhance germination success in some Banksia species.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI