Botanical Name: Common Names:
Grevillea robusta Southern Silky Oak, Australian Silky Oak,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Pyramida, Upright, Upright Narrow
Description:
Fast-growing large upright tree with deciduous fern-like green foliage and golden-orange spider flowers throughout Spring and Summer. Grows approx 10m-30m tall x 5m-15m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m >10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Native Garden, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Proteaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Grey
Flower Colour: Orange
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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