Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia hookeriana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

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

Bloom Colors:

orange, yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, nectar-feeding mammals

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Obligate seeder; adult plants are killed by fire but seeds are released from serotinous cones and germinate en masse in post-fire ashbed conditions.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds do not require pretreatment; sow in well-drained seed mix, keep warm and moist. Germination occurs within 2-6 weeks.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash