Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia robur

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,dec

Bloom Colors:

greenish-yellow, bronze

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, native bees, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Exhibits smoke-stimulated germination characteristic of fire-prone Australian ecosystems. Responds vigorously to fire with epicormic resprouting from lignotubers.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Smoke treatment significantly improves germination rates. Seeds germinate best on surface of moist, well-drained propagation mix.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI