Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia fuscobractea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

200 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, native bees, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Seeds are stored in woody follicles that open after fire, releasing seeds into the ash-enriched soil. Plant may resprout from lignotuber after fire.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–90 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily after smoke treatment or application of smoke water, which mimics natural fire conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI