#silky oak

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The silky oak in the backyard got hit by lightening the other night. Looks like the trunk is starting to split. Fun times.

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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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