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Silk Oak
(Grevillea robusta) - Not Recommended

Silk Oak

Florida Native:

No  

Special interest:

Orange/Yellow flowers in spring

Growth Rate:

Rapid

Height at Maturity:

60'

Width at Maturity:

30'

Grow Space:

Large

Soil Requirements:

Any, well-drained

Cold Hardiness:

Semi-hardy

Evergreen/Deciduous:

Evergreen

Salt Tolerance:

Low

Drought Tolerance:

High

Comments:

Works as a specimen tree in large, open landscapes. It is not recommended for residential or urban use. Taller specimens are often hit by lightning in Florida. Tops often blow out of trees in high winds, usually due to poor maintenance. Litter can be a problem. 

Uses:

Specimen 

Maintenance:

$$$  

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