Grevillea robusta
SILKY OAK
Proteaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 8-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, heavy frost
20m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Flowers: orange & yellow

Flowering Time: mid spring to late spring

Leaves: silver-grey
 
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Grevillea robusta
SILKY OAK
Proteaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 8-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, heavy frost
20m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: orange & yellow

Flowering Time: mid spring to late spring

Leaves: silver-grey


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, coastal & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, street tree, shade tree, windbreak, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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