Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia serrata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, gray, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous woody follicles require fire heat to open and release seeds. Resprouts vigorously from epicormic buds after fire. Fire return interval 7-30 years optimal.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–90 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without treatment. Smoke water treatment can improve germination rates and speed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI