Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia integrifolia subsp. monticola

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, honeyeaters, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Exhibits serotiny with fire-stimulated seed release from woody follicles. Seeds germinate readily after fire, and smoke treatment significantly enhances germination rates in cultivation.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–90 days

Notes:

Germination improved by smoke treatment or karrikinolide application, which mimics post-fire conditions. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI