Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia erythrocephala var. inopinata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

red, 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:

Exhibits serotiny with fire-stimulated seed release from woody follicles. Typically killed by fire but regenerates from seed stored in canopy follicles that open after heat exposure.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Banksia seeds generally germinate readily without pre-treatment. Some smoke treatment may enhance germination rates.

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