FAMILY:

PROTEACEAE

Genus:

Grevillea

species:

banksii

Common name:

Banks Grevillea, Red silky oak

Name derivation:

Genus: Comm. Charles Greville, London Horticultural Society President. species: Names after Sir Joesph Banks the famous botanist who explored with Captain Cook.

Growth habit:

Shrub.

Dimensions:

Height 3-4m, width 3-4m.

Foliage:

Pinnatisect, 20-25cm long, dark green. Linear - lanceolate segments.

Flower:

Erect terminal spikes, 18cm long, red or cream in spring and summer.

Fruit:

Follicle with 2 flat papery seeds.

Other features:

Drought tolerant.

Natural distribution:

Qld - central eastern, Goldcoast to Townsville.

Soils:

Well drained, acidic.

Natural vegetation:

Coastal environments.

Landcare use:

Attracts nectar feeding birds, tolerates humidity.

Propagation:

Seed.

Pests and diseases:

Phosphorus fertilisers may cause toxicity.