Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia integrifolia subsp. integrifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Has lignotuber that allows resprouting after fire. Seeds require heat or smoke for germination, typical of many Banksia species. Fire triggers mass seed release from woody follicles.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–35 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without treatment. Fresh seed germinates best. Light aids germination.

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