Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia rufa subsp. magna

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

orange, red

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, nectar-feeding mammals, native bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous species with woody follicles that open after fire exposure to release seeds. Killed by fire but regenerates from seed, typical of obligate seeder Banksia species.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Smoke treatment significantly improves germination rates. Seeds respond to heat and smoke compounds typical of fire-prone Australian ecosystems.

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