Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia octotriginta

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, nectar-feeding mammals, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous cones release seeds after fire. Plant typically killed by fire but regenerates from seed. Smoke and heat triggers germination.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–56 days

Notes:

Smoke treatment significantly improves germination rates as with many Western Australian Banksia species. Seeds viable for extended periods.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI