Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia oblongifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, native bees, honeyeaters

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous follicles release seeds after fire. Plant resprouts vigorously from lignotuber after burning. Fire return interval of 7-15 years optimal.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without treatment. Smoke water treatment can improve germination rates and vigor.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI