Grevillea robusta
Silky Oak
An upright, pyramidal tree when young with large, fern-like, pale-green leaves. As it ages, horizontal limbs develop, creating a broader top. Mature trees bear amazing large yellow-orange flowers in clusters in spring. Nectar-seeking birds are drawn to the flowers. Tolerates coastal winds and dry conditions.
Exotic
Evergreen
Tolerates coastal sites
Tolerates windy sites
Dry soils
Attracts birds
Attracts bees
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Taxonomy and Etymology
Genus: Grevillea
Species: Grevillea robusta, rōbusta (Latin, adjective), meaning 'robust, strong', in reference to this species being the largest of the genus Grevillea.
Common Name: Silky Oak
Description and Features
Description: An upright, pyramidal tree when young with large, fern-like, pale-green leaves. As it ages, horizontal limbs develop, creating a broader top. Mature trees bear amazing large yellow-orange flowers in clusters in spring. Nectar-seeking birds are drawn to the flowers. Tolerates coastal winds and dry conditions.
Height: 8m
Width: 6m
Uses: Attracts birds, Attracts bees
Tolerates: Coastal, Windy
Soil Type: Dry soils
Winter Foliage: Evergreen
Origin: Exotic
Foliage:
Summer: Green
Autumn: Green
Winter: Green
Spring: Green
Flowers:
Summer: None
Autumn: None
Winter: None
Spring: Yellow, Orange