GREVILLEA baileyana – Commonly known as ‘Brown Silky Oak’
GREVILLEA baileyana, commonly known as Brown Silky Oak, is a tree of the family Proteaceae (a family of flowering plants predominantly distributed in the Southern Hemisphere) and is native to the rainforests of north-east Queensland in Australia and to Papua New Guinea. Another fantastic tree. With a strong leaf character, this tree is a great evergreen species that can be used in a large variety of situations.
Botanical Name: GREVILLEA baileyana
Common Name: Brown Silky Oak
Height: 5 to 8 m
Spread: 3 to 4 m
Shade: Light shade only
Full Sun: Yes
Uses: Street tree, landscape boundary buffer tree, feature screen tree, rain-forest tree.
Hardiness: A great low maintenance tree. Tolerates minimal care.
Drought tolerance: Pretty good
Leaf drop? Yes
Will it Grow in Brisbane? Yes
Shade Tolerance: Mainly sun
Invasive Roots: Not really
Citicene Rating: 5 Stars
