Grevillea baileyana - brown silky oak or white oak

Grevillea baileyana – Brown Silky Oak

The beautiful, large, glossy foliage with a rusty tinge to the undersurface is complemented by sprays of honey-scented cream coloured flowers in summer. It is a medium to large tree that can grow well as far south as Melbourne and right up to north Queensland. Use it as a feature tree that can provide cut foliage and flowers for indoor use. It is virtually maintenance free, but be aware that the roots can be invasive, so do not plant anywhere near pipes or drainage, paths, buildings etc.

Note – some grevilleas can cause skin irritation to some people. If you are affected wear protective clothing when handling grevilleas


Plant Information

Plant Type - Small tree, Large tree
Common Name - Brown Silky Oak
Scientific Name - Grevillea baileyana
Family - Proteaceae
Cultivar Name -
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 5
Maximum Height - 10
Minimum Width - 3
Maximum Width - 4
Flower Colour - White, Cream
Flowering Time - Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Container growing
Climate Zone - Tropical, Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Column-shaped
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
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Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Attractive foliage
Special Uses - Cut flower, Honey producing plant, Bird nesting plant, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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