Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia lemanniana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, native bees, nectar-feeding mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous species with woody follicles that remain closed until opened by fire. Killed by fire but regenerates from seed released post-burn. Fire return interval of 10-20 years optimal.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment. Fresh seed germinates best; sow on surface of well-drained mix.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI