Banksia foliosissima
Banksia foliosissima
- Native to:
- Australia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Proteaceae
- Genus:
- Banksia
- Species:
- Banksia foliosissima
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, orange
- 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:
- Exhibits smoke-stimulated germination typical of fire-prone Mediterranean-climate ecosystems. Resprouts vigorously from lignotuber following fire.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Smoke treatment significantly improves germination success. Fresh seed germinates best; viability declines with storage.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI