Grevillea baileyana – Brown Silky Oak

Grevillea baileyana - brown silky oak
Grevillea baileyana - brown silky oak
Grevillea baileyana - brown silky oak

The beautiful, large, glossy foliage with a rusty tinge to the undersurface is complemented by sprays of honey-scented cream coloured flowers in summer. It is a medium to large tree that can grow well as far south as Melbourne and right up to north Queensland. Use it as a feature tree that can provide cut foliage and flowers for indoor use. It is virtually maintenance free, but be aware that the roots can be invasive, so do not plant anywhere near pipes or drainage, paths, buildings etc.

Note – some grevilleas can cause skin irritation to some people. If you are affected wear protective clothing when handling grevilleas

Family : Proteaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree, Large tree

Width : 4

Flowering Time : Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Tropical, Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Column-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Cut flower, Honey producing plant, Bird nesting plant, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Grevillea baileyana

Common Name : Brown Silky Oak

Height : 10

Flower Color : White, Cream

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Container growing

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects