Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia ornata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, gold

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:

Exhibits serotiny with woody follicles that open after fire to release seeds. Plants killed by fire but regenerate from seed; smoke stimulates germination.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–90 days

Notes:

Germination improved by smoke treatment or smoke water application. Seeds often germinate erratically without fire-related cues.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI