Red Silky Oak Grevillea banksii

APPEARANCE : One of the most widely cultivated of all grevilleas, G.banksii is also a parent of an increasing number of hybrids. Typically G.banksii is a large, spreading shrub to around 3 metres and this is the form best known in gardens (sometimes called “variety “Forsterii”).All forms have silvery-green, much divided foliage and flowers in large clusters at the ends of branches. The flower colour is usually deep red but white forms are also known. Flowering usually occurs in spring although the commonly grown form may flower for much of the year.