Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia laevigata subsp. fuscolutea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow, bronze

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, native bees, honeyeaters

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Banksias commonly exhibit serotiny with fire-triggered seed release from woody follicles. Plants typically killed by fire but regenerate from seed released post-burn.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–56 days

Notes:

Germination may be enhanced by smoke treatment or karrikinolide, mimicking natural fire conditions. Seeds generally germinate readily without pretreatment.

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