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Australian Native Plants, located in Ventura, CA, is a leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens. Shop the online store or come visit us (by appointment only).
Grevillea banksii

Description

Ornamental large shrub approximately 9'x 6' or small tree. Prune for bushy growth. Prefers well drained soils in full sun or shade. Excellent coastal shrub with large red flowers, flowering over a long period. Tolerant of extended dry periods and moderate frost (25F). Likes summer watering. Useful screen and bird attracting plant. White flowered form sometimes available. Usually grown by cuttings.

Details

Biological Name: Grevillea banksii
Common Name: Red Silky Oak
Family: Proteaceae
Origin: Eastern Australia
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established
Frost: Moderately Frost Tolerant 25F (-4C)
Soil: Well-drained to poorly drained soils
Flower Color: Red
Flower Time: Spring-summer, sporadic
Height: 6-25'
Width: 6-12'
See also...
Shrub
Tree
Availability ...
1 Gallon: backordered
2 Gallon: not available
5 Gallon: not available
15 Gallon: $145.00
Mail Order Plant (online only): $55.00add to cart
Seeds (online only): $10.00add to cart

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Hardenbergia, Acacia, Senna and Casuarinas have nitrogen-fixing nodules on their root systems to help provide nitrogen for other plants close to them?

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