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Scientific Name: Grevillea robusta
Native Range: Originally from Australia, it is found in the rain forests of south-eastern Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales.
Maximum Size:
Silky Oaks are fast-growing evergreen trees, with the tallest being 35 m. (115 ft.)
Leaves
Seed Pods
Flowers
Lifespan:
They generally mature around 20 years and may live up to 50 years.
Interesting Facts
- The leaves are poisonous and can cause skin irritation.
- Before aluminum's advent, the timber of the Silky Oak was used for external window joinery, because it is resistant to wood rot.
- The older it gets, it is able to withstand very low temperatures of -8 °C or 18 °F.
- The flowers and fruit contain toxic hydrogen cyanide.
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