Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia sessilis var. cygnorum

Growth Characteristics

Height:

300 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

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Exhibits serotiny with fire-triggered seed release from woody follicles. Plant is killed by fire but regenerates from seed released post-burn, typical of obligate-seeding Banksia species.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–90 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without treatment. Fresh seed has higher viability than stored seed.

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