| 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. |
Grow this shrub for its dense, bright green, needlelike foliage and long-blooming pink and white flowers. Less-drought resistant than other Grevilleas.
|
Attributes - Grevillea 'Noellii'
Plant Type: Shrub
Bloom Season: Mid Spring
Flower Color: Pink, White
Foliage: Evergreen
Height: 3 ft. to 4 ft.
Width: 8 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Climate: Zones 8, 9, 10
Notes: Thrives in Acid Soil. Low Maintenance. Susceptible to Black Spot, Caterpillars, Root Rot, Scales, Spider Mites.
|