Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia sessilis var. cordata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, native bees, honeyeaters, nectar-feeding birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Exhibits serotinous follicles that release seed after fire. Plant typically killed by fire but regenerates from soil seed bank stimulated by smoke and heat.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–90 days

Notes:

Smoke treatment or smoke water significantly improves germination rates. Fresh seed germinates best.

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