Grevillea robusta Silky Oak eucalyptus

Grevillea robusta Silky Oak eucalyptusThe Silky Oak is one of the most popular native ornamental shade trees in Australia as well as one of the tallest grevilleas. It has dark green, lobed foliage with a silver reverse, dark grey bark and showy golden yellow flowers. Silky oak is great for erosion control, as a screen or windbreak, as a large feature, street or paddock tree. Native birds, bees and butterflies all love this Proteaceae beauty ensuring the garden is filled with sound and

Soil: Prefers well-drained soil with a low pH

making it ideal for small garden spaces

and the bright red bell-shaped flowers grow in glowing clusters at the end of branches- creating a glorious and riotous display

fragrant lilac flowers

domed habit

sheltered position is ideal in the warmer parts of Australia

Ideal for shaded corners and dappled light under trees

lobed foliage with a silver reverse

Like most proteas

it also makes an excellent informal hedge

A highly ornamental variety of eucalyptus

Attractive blue-green leaves are stiff and sharp at the tips providing excellent bird habitat