| Fine-textured foliage, long thin flower clusters and drought tolerance make these evergreen shrubs and trees popular. The flowers attract hummingbirds. Naturalized in southern Florida, the Silk-Oak is fast-growing. Hybrids and species abound, though some cannot tolerate salty soils or poor water quality. Choose types that fit your garden conditions. They do not do well near lawns. Well-drained, even rocky, soil is a must. Do not use high-phosphate fertilizers. Prone to leaf-eating insects, scale and mites. Diseases are few. |
The sprawling young growth on this shrub is tinged red, becoming deep green with age. Blooms most of the year, flowering best in mid-winter.
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Attributes - Grevillea 'Boongala Spinebill'
Plant Type: Shrub
Bloom Season: Early Winter through Mid Winter
Flower Color: Pink, Red
Foliage: Evergreen
Height: 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Width: 12 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Climate: Zones 9, 10, 11
Notes: Thrives in Dry Climates, Hot Climates. Container Plants, Drought Tolerant, Long Blooming, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers.
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