A shrub to small tree that has two flower colour forms that naturally occur. Red and cream. The red or white silky oak has deeply lobed thin leave that are white beneath. Can be pruned to be kept to a lower height. Is tolerant of salt-spray. Note: this species is weedy in the southern areas of south-east Queensland. Natural distribution is from Maryborough, north into central Queensland.
Native plant guide: Australian Native
Red white silky oak
Grevillea banksii
Red White Silky Oak; Credit: Greg Tasney
Red White Silky Oak; Credit: Gemma Bauld
Red White Silky Oak; Credit: Gemma Bauld
Red White Silky Oak; Credit: Gemma Bauld
Plant Description:
Special features: White or red flowers
Fauna attractant: Bees, insects, honeyeaters
More information: https://anpsa.org.au/plant_profiles/grevillea-banksii/
Flower-Fruit colour: Cream flower, Red flower
Hardiness: Drought tolerant
Height: up to 5 m
Native-exotic: Native
Sun-shade condition: Full sun/part shade
Water requirement: Low
Width: 2 m