Silk-Oak

Grevillea robusta Cunn.

greh-VILL-ee-ah row-BUST-ah

Proteaceae

Explanation of name:  The genus is named for Charles Greville, patron of horticulture (1749-1809). Robusta means robust.

Natural range:  Australia

Recognition:  Tree having pinnately lobed leaves and bright orange flowers in a tight, one-sided cluster

Landscape uses:  Novelty tree with showy flowers.  Fragile, and not recommended

Internet sources:  http://florawww.eeb.uconn.edu/198501484.html

http://hort.ufl.edu/trees/GREROBA.pdf