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.
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Family: Proteaceae, a family of flowering plants predominantly distributed in the Southern Hemisphere. Learn more about Proteaceae.
Genus: Grevillea, grevillea (Latinised), named after the British antiquarian, collector, and politician Charles Francis Greville (1749 - 1809). Commonly known as spider flowers, a genus of evergreen flowering plants native to Australia, New Guinea, New Caledonia, and Indonesia.
Species: Grevillea robusta, rōbusta (Latin, adjective), meaning 'robust, strong', in reference to the great height this species reaches in the wild and this species being the largest of the genus Grevillea.
Common Name: Silky Oak