Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia fraseri var. fraseri

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

orange, red, pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects, nectar-feeding mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous species with follicles opening after fire to release seed. Plant killed by fire but regenerates from seed, adapted to fire return intervals of 10-30 years.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–90 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily after release from follicles. Smoke treatment may enhance germination rates.

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