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Grevillea robusta

$870.00

Grevillea robusta (Silk Oak, Silky Oak)

Grevillea robusta also called Silk Oak is a fast-growing, conical-straight tree, typically producing an open, elongated coronation, Silky Oak. 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.

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.
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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Size

1.5m – 2.5m