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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