Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia meisneri var. ascendens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,sep,oct,nov,dec

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:

Exhibits serotinous follicles that require fire to release seeds. Resprouting ability varies; many plants regenerate from seed after fire rather than resprouting.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from smoke treatment or smoke water to improve germination rates, typical of many Australian native species.

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