Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Grevillea

Species:

Grevillea robusta

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

orange, yellow

Native Range

United States: Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy to loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to eastern Australia, prefers well-drained soils