Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia glaucifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, nectar-feeding insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous cones release seeds after fire. Plant is killed by fire but regenerates from seed. Typical fire return interval 7-30 years in native habitat.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Smoke treatment or smoke water can improve germination rates. Seeds typically germinate readily without special treatment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI