Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia quercifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

bronze, yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, nectar-feeding insects, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Exhibits serotiny with woody follicles that open after fire, releasing seeds. Plant is killed by fire but regenerates from seed, requiring fire for population renewal.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–90 days

Notes:

Smoke treatment or smoke water significantly improves germination rates. Seeds should be fresh as viability declines rapidly.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI