Silky Oak (Grevillea robusta)

Grevillea robusta

Eye-catching, fast-growing ornamental tree with fern-like foliage and golden-yellow flower clusters.

Product Information

Latin Name Grevillea robusta
Category Ornamental Plants
Stock Code BC-817
Height 1.5-3 m
Pot Type Plastic Pot
Sale Type Wholesale

Features

Climate Resistance Medium (-2°C / 28°F)
Watering Needs Medium (1-2 times/week)
Sun Requirement Full Sun
Growth Rate Very Fast (60-100 cm/year)
Usage Area Outdoor
Maximum Height 25-35 m (in natural habitat)

Product Description

Silky Oak (Grevillea robusta) is a fast-growing semi-deciduous tree native to Australia, notable for its elegant fern-like compound leaves and golden-yellow flower racemes. While used as a shade tree in tropical and subtropical climates, it is valued as an ornamental tree in Turkey's temperate coastal regions. Its ability to recover after fire and effective root system against erosion make it a preferred choice in environmentally conscious landscape projects.

Detailed Specifications

Trunk Structure Straight, cylindrical trunk; grey-brown, vertically fissured bark
Leaf Form Fern-like, bipinnately compound leaves; 30-50 cm long, dark green
Flower Structure Golden yellow, comb-shaped one-sided flower racemes; blooms in spring
Canopy Structure Pyramidal crown form; can reach 10-25 m in height
Root System Shallow and spreading root system; aggressive root growth

Care & Growing

Watering

Young plants need regular watering. Mature trees show moderate drought tolerance. Deep water 1-2 times per week in summer.

Light

Loves full sun. Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.

Soil

Well-drained, slightly acidic soils are ideal. Avoid heavy clay soils. pH 5.5-6.5.

Fertilizer

Apply slow-release phosphorus-free fertilizer in spring and early summer. Grevillea species are sensitive to high phosphorus.

Usage Areas

  • Street and boulevard tree
  • Parks and botanical gardens
  • Coastal strip landscapes
  • Shading in large open areas
  • Windbreak planting

Frequently Asked Questions

Silky Oak is one of the fastest growing ornamental trees, capable of growing 60-100 cm per year under ideal conditions. It can reach 5-6 m within just a few years.

Yes, Silky Oak tolerates coastal conditions well, including salt spray and sandy soils. It is commonly used in coastal landscaping in Mediterranean climates.

Delivery Information

Minimum order 10 adet. Shipping available across Turkey.

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