Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia xylothemelia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

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:

Serotinous species with canopy seed storage. Seeds released after fire or follicle senescence. Smoke and heat stimulate germination. Plant typically killed by fire but regenerates from seed.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–56 days

Notes:

Smoke treatment significantly improves germination rates. Seeds remain viable in canopy-held follicles until released by fire or plant death.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI