Grevillea Olivacea

Botanical Name: Grevillea olivacea Common Names: Olive Grevillea, Native: Yes Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Plant Habit: Dense, Shrub Like

Description: Dense and bushy native shrub growing 4m tall x 3m wide. Masses of attractive red, orange and yellow spider flowers during Winter and Spring attracting nectar feeding birds and native bees. Fast growing and dense, this Grevillea is a popular choice for hedging and for coastal sites.

Mature Height: 2-4m Position: Full Sun, Semi Shade Mature Width: 2-4m Soil Type: Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Family Name: Proteaceae Landscape Use(s): Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Wind Break Origin: Australia

Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Generally trouble free Foliage Colours: Green Flower Colours: Orange, Yellow, Red Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Prefers well drained, sandy loam soil in a sunny position. Tolerates alkaline soils. Flowering Season: Spring Copes well with dry spells and moderate frosts. Prune after flowering to maintain Fruit: Insignificant density and shape.

Requirements: Growth Rate: Fast Plant Care: Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well Maintenance Level: Low Water Usage: Low

Tolerances: Drought: High Frost: Moderate Wind: Moderate

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