Description
Grevillea robusta (Silk Oak, Silky Oak)
| Common Name | Silk Oak, Silky Oak |
| Botanical Name | Grevillea robusta |
| Description Fast-growing, upright to conical tree, usually developing an open, elongated crown, but sometimes becoming more spreading. The fern-like leaves, 15-30cm long, are ovate and deeply pinnate or 2-pinnate, and bronze to deep green above, paler with silky hairs beneath. Erect, bright orange-yellow or golden yellow flowers are produced in horizontal, one-sided racemes, 10-15cm long, from late spring to summer. |
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| Height | 15-35m |
| Spread | 5-20m |
| Origin | Australia |
| Category | Trees |
| Family | Proteaceae |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
| Sun Tolerance | Medium |
| Wind Tolerance | Low |
| Water-Log Tolerance | Low |
| pH Level | Basic |
| Pest Tolerance | Medium |
| Disease Tolerance | Medium |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Fragrance | No |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
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