Grevillea robusta – Silky Oak

: Grevillea robusta – silky oak

: Grevillea robusta – silky oak

: Grevillea robusta – silky oak

This tree can vary a great deal in height, from small to large. It has dark grey bark, dark green lobed foliage and stunning golden-orange flowers. This tree is used widely in gardens, but is also very useful to control erosion around stream and river banks, and to reclaim old pasture land. The Silky Oak is one of the most popular ornamental native trees in Australia, and are widely grown here and also overseas as shade-trees and for their ability to adapt. These trees are renowned for the quality of the wood, which is used for cabinet making.

Note that Grevilleas can cause skin problems for people with sensitive skin, protective wear is recommended if affected. Also the sawdust from Grevillea robusta can be an irritant to skin and the respiratory system, protective wear is recommended when trimming and cutting and for woodworkers who use the beautiful timber

Family:	Proteaceae
Scientific Name:	Grevillea robusta
Common Name:	Silky Oak
Plant Type:	Large tree
Height:	10 ~ 30 metres
Width:	5 ~ 20 metres
Flower Colour:	Orange, Gold
Flowering Time:	Spring
Ph Level:	Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type:	Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment:	Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone:	Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid
Light:	Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit:	Evergreen, Open foliage
Soil Moisture:	Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Plant Usage:	Screen, Windbreak
Special Features:	Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife:	Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects

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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT

Once you have found the plant that looks right for you, the next step is where to buy it.
Most nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may not always have the plant that you are searching for in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it.
Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you have planned on, they can often suggest alternatives that will also work well for you.
Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-

The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW

Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW

IndigiGrow- Sydney- NSW

Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW

Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW

Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW

Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW

Cool Country Natives – ACT

Geelong Native Plants – Victoria

Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria

Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland

Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland