Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia ericifolia subsp. ericifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

orange, red

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, native bees, honeyeaters

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous cones release seeds after fire. Plant is killed by fire but regenerates from seed. Fire triggers mass germination events in natural populations.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Germination improved by smoke treatment or smoke water. Seeds best sown fresh; viability declines with storage.

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