Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia rufa subsp. rufa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, native bees, nectar-feeding mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Possesses serotinous cones that release seeds after fire. Plants are killed by fire (non-sprouter) and rely entirely on seed regeneration post-burn, typical of many southwestern Australian Banksia species.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–90 days

Notes:

Banksia seeds germinate readily without treatment but may benefit from smoke water treatment to enhance germination rates. Seed viability decreases rapidly after harvest.

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