Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia falcata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects, honeyeaters

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Banksia falcata is a resprouter that regenerates from lignotuber after fire. Seeds are released from follicles in response to fire heat, and germination is stimulated by smoke.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–90 days

Notes:

Banksia seeds germinate best with heat or smoke treatment to simulate fire conditions. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI