Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia speciosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

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

Bloom Colors:

yellow, green

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, nectar-feeding mammals, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous species with woody follicles that open after fire to release seeds. Plants killed by fire but regenerate from seed. Relies on fire for population recruitment.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily after removal from follicles. Smoke treatment may enhance germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI