Encyclopedia · Proteaceae · Grevillea baileyana
TreeCouncil listedAustralian native
Grevillea baileyana
Brown Silky Oak
Grevillea · Proteaceae
Brown Silky Oak (Grevillea baileyana) is a australian native tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 15 m high and 8 m spread, with a oval canopy form. Its noted amenity value is prominent flowers. Its recorded local performance is somewhat reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.
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Classification
Genus
Grevillea
Family
Proteaceae
Common name
Brown Silky Oak
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban
Grevillea baileyana belongs to the Grevillea genus within the Proteaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Full sun to part shade, subject to species
Soil
Site-appropriate soil with adequate rooting volume
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
15 m H × 8 m W
Landscape use
Trial
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Further reading
- 01Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 02Grevillea baileyana verified observation photograph — iNaturalist · (c) Lucas Christofides, some rights reserved (CC BY)

