Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia leptophylla var. leptophylla

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

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:

Serotinous cones release seed after fire. Plant is killed by fire but regenerates from seed, with smoke and heat triggering germination in the post-fire environment.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require smoke treatment or smoke water for optimal germination. Fresh seed germinates best within months of collection.

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