Grevillea
Category: Tree
A fast-growing ornamental tree with fine foliage and an exotic look. It produces flowers that are very attractive to birds and pollinators. Excellent for providing shade relatively quickly in large gardens and rural plots.
Characteristics
- Watering
- • Low to moderate • Tolerates drought once established
- Soil
- • Well drained • Tolerates poor soils • Very hardy once established
- Blooms
- September – November Very striking orange flowers
- Exposure
- • Full sun • Needs space and good light
- Fruit
- Yes (decorative pods)
- Size
- • Height: 5–15 m • Broad, light canopy • Fast growth
- Use
- • Ornamental tree • Shade • Attracts birds and pollinators
- Propagation
- • Seeds