Grevillea robusta (Silver Oak)

Product Name: Silver Oak (Grevillea robusta)

Description:

Enhance your landscape with the striking elegance of the Silver Oak, scientifically known as Grevillea robusta. This fast-growing, evergreen tree is prized for its tall stature, fern-like foliage, and bright orange-yellow flowers. Native to Australia, the Silver Oak is a versatile and hardy tree, reaching heights of 50 to 80 feet, making it perfect for providing shade, windbreaks, or serving as an impressive focal point in any large garden or landscape.

Features:

• Vivid Blooms: The Silver Oak produces vibrant clusters of orange-yellow flowers in spring, attracting birds and other pollinators to your garden.
• Lacy Foliage: The tree’s finely divided, silvery-green leaves resemble fern fronds, offering a unique, delicate texture that contrasts beautifully with its robust form.
• Fast-Growing: This tree rapidly reaches its mature height, making it an excellent choice for quick landscaping solutions.
• Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant and adaptable to various soil types, the Silver Oak requires minimal care once established, thriving even in challenging conditions.

Planting & Care:

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil but can adapt to various soil conditions, including clay and rocky soils.
• Watering: Water regularly during the first few years to establish deep roots. Once established, the tree is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering.
• Pruning: Prune lightly to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged branches. Regular pruning can also help manage its rapid growth.

Ideal For:

• Large gardens
• Windbreaks and privacy screens
• Shade trees
• Parks and public spaces

Additional Information:

• Mature Height: 50-80 feet
• Mature Spread: 30-40 feet
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Bloom Time: Spring
• Foliage Type: Evergreen

Introduce the Silver Oak to your landscape for a combination of beauty, functionality, and fast growth. Whether used for shade, as a windbreak, or as an ornamental focal point, this tree adds both grace and strength to any outdoor space.