Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia recurvistylis

Growth Characteristics

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, native bees, honey possums

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous species with woody follicles that open after fire to release seeds. Killed by fire but regenerates from seed; adapted to frequent fire regimes of 8-15 years.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds should be sown fresh as viability declines rapidly. Surface sow or lightly cover with sand; requires warm temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI