Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia nobilis subsp. fragrans

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, native bees, honey possums

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous species with woody follicles that release seeds after fire. Plants typically killed by fire but regenerate from soil-stored seed bank released by heat.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best when fresh and require warm temperatures. Remove seeds from follicles after fire or heat treatment.

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