Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia tenuis var. tenuis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow, gold

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 serotinous follicles that require fire to open and release seeds. Plants are killed by fire but regenerate from seed, requiring periodic fire for population recruitment.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–56 days

Notes:

Smoke treatment significantly enhances germination. Seeds should be sown fresh or stored in cool dry conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI