Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia rufa subsp. tutanningensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

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:

Follicles open after fire to release seeds. Plant is killed by fire (non-seeder) and regenerates from seed rather than resprouting. Fire essential for population regeneration.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–56 days

Notes:

Banksia seeds typically germinate readily without pretreatment. Smoke water treatment may enhance germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI