Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia occidentalis subsp. occidentalis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, 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. Plants typically killed by fire (non-sprouter) but regenerate from soil-stored seed bank. Fire is essential for population recruitment.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates readily without pretreatment. Smoke treatment may enhance germination rates in some Banksia species.

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