Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia integrifolia

USDA Symbol:

BAIN10

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, small mammals, nectar-feeding insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from epicormic buds after fire and shows enhanced flowering post-burn. Thick bark provides fire protection but does not require fire for seed release.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Tolerates coastal conditions and salt spray

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–90 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without treatment. Some sources suggest smoke water treatment may improve germination rates, though not strictly required.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI