Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia foliolata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

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:

Exhibits serotinous follicles that release seeds after fire. Resprouts from lignotuber after fire disturbance, showing both seed and vegetative regeneration strategies.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds should be fresh and sown on well-drained media. Some Banksia species benefit from smoke treatment but not universally required for this species.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI