How to Grow and Care for silky oak

silky oak · Grevillea robusta
Also known as: silk oak; silky-bark oak

Grow outdoors in acid to neutral well-drained soil in a frost-free area or as part of a summer bedding scheme. Grow under glass in lime-free compost with added grit in full light. May need restrictive pruning under glass

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunSkin irritant/allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing silky oak

Care difficulty	3 / 5
Watering schedule	Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirements	Full sun
Ideal temperature	Information to be completed
Soil type	Loam · Sand
Soil pH	Acid · Neutral
Soil moisture	Moist but well drained · Well drained
Fertilizing	Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Toxicity	Skin irritant/allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Care Tips

How to Water silky oak?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for silky oak?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for silky oak?

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What Soil Is Best for silky oak?

Soil type: Loam · Sand
Soil pH: Acid · Neutral

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What Are the Moisture Requirements for silky oak?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize silky oak?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune silky oak?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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