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Grevillea banksii

Species
  • Icon of shrub form Shrub
Family Proteaceae
Synonyms Grevillea forsteri
Common names Red Silky Oak

Climatic Suitability
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Grevillea banksii: leaves and flowers
Credit: Reiner Richter
Grevillea banksii: closeup flower
Credit: Christian Grenier
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Form

Height in cultivation 3 – 5 m
Spread in cultivation 3 – 4 m
Origin Native
Flower colour Red, white
Flower period spring, summer
Leaf colour Green
Leaf loss Evergreen

Site

Urban space type Garden
Use feature, ground cover
Soil texture clay, loam, sand
Soil pH acidic, neutral
Planting & Maintenance Well drained soil

Performance

Shade tolerance Full sun Part shade
Tolerance High drought
No frost
High coastal
Biodiversity Bird Insect Pollinator

Cultivars & Hybrids

Grevillea banksii 'Alba'

White Silky Oak

  • Icon of shrub form Shrub

Climatic Suitability

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Climate Suitability

Climate suitability

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