Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia nutans var. nutans

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, honeyeaters, native bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous species with follicles that open after fire to release seeds. Plants are typically killed by fire but regenerate from seed, showing mass germination in post-fire ash beds.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–90 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment. Smoke water treatment may improve germination rates and speed, as with many Western Australian Proteaceae.

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