Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia shanklandiorum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

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

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, honeyeaters, native insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Possesses serotinous follicles that release seeds after fire. Resprouts from lignotuber after fire damage, typical of many Banksia species.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Banksia seeds may benefit from smoke treatment to enhance germination. Fresh seed generally germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI