Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia meganotia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, nectar-feeding mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Seeds are released from woody follicles after fire. Smoke stimulates germination and the species regenerates vigorously post-fire in its native heathland habitat.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–90 days

Notes:

Smoke treatment or smoke water significantly improves germination rates. Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment but respond strongly to fire-related cues.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI