Silk Oak
Grevillea robusta
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A tall, fast-growing evergreen tree native to Australia with feathery, fern-like foliage and showy golden-orange flower clusters. Excellent for screening, windbreaks, and creating tropical effects in warm climates; commonly used as an indoor houseplant in cooler regions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Eastern Australia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
'Moonlight' is a popular cultivar with bright golden-yellow foliage; 'Silky Oak' is the standard form prized for its elegant fern-like leaves and prolific flowering.
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A tall, fast-growing evergreen tree native to Australia with feathery, fern-like foliage and showy golden-orange flower clusters. Excellent for screening, windbreaks, and creating tropical effects in warm climates; commonly used as an indoor houseplant in cooler regions.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Silk Oak grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Eastern Australia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
'Moonlight' is a popular cultivar with bright golden-yellow foliage; 'Silky Oak' is the standard form prized for its elegant fern-like leaves and prolific flowering.