Family: Proteaceae

High Risk Traits:

• Naturalized in New Zealand and South Africa
  
• Broad climate suitability
  
• Other Banksia species have become invasive
  
• From fire prone ecosystems and may increase fire risk
  
• Forms dense, monotypic stands
  
• May hybridize with Banksia spinulosa
  
• Possesses limited self-compatibility
  
• Wind-dispersed seeds
  
• Forms canopy stored seed bank (serotiny)

Low Risk Traits:

• Unarmed
  
• Non-toxic
  
• Landscaping and ornamental value (showy flowers)
  
• Attracts birds and other wildlife
  
• Not known to spread vegetatively
  
• Killed by fires and will not resprout after cutting