Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia nutans var. cernuella

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

orange, red

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 species with woody follicles that open after fire to release seeds. Killed by fire but regenerates from seed, with seedling recruitment dependent on fire events.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Banksia seeds generally germinate readily without treatment. Some species benefit from smoke water treatment which can enhance germination rates.

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