#grevillea robusta

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42. Grevillea robusta — Silk Oak

Family: Proteaceae

Type: Evergreen tree

Avg. Height: 40'–75'

Avg. Width: 25'–30'

Leaf: 

Dark green top

White underneath

Pinnately compound

6"–12"

Flower:

Orange or yellow

Large clusters

6"–8"

Blooms in spring

Bark:

Dark brown

Fissured

Wildlife: 

Bees

Birds

Plant Factor: M/L

Irrigation Group: 2

Pests & Diseases: 

Phytophthora

Root rot

Scales

Misc. Notes:

Messy litter

~50–65 year lifespan

Not a good street tree, needs lots of open space

Wood is brittle

Classified as potentially invasive in specific parts of California by the Cal IPC

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Buy Grevillea Robusta

Those who are trying to buy Grevillea robusta should visit the official website of Brisbane Plant Nursery for price options and details. To know more watch this video or visit https://www.brisbaneplantnursery.com.au/collections/grevilleas/products/grevillea-robusta-southern-silky-oak

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Silky oaks are older than dinosaurs and literally drip nectar – but watch out for the cyanide

Silky oaks are older than dinosaurs and literally drip nectar – but watch out for the cyanide

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Gregory Moore, University of Melbourne

As we come to the end of spring, look up from the footpath or at the park, and you may spot the fiery flowers of the silky oak, Grevillea robusta.

You may already be familiar with grevilleas – perhaps you have low- growing ground cover and shrub species in your garden.

Some people love the brilliant red, yellow, orange or white flowers…

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