Detail
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Grevillea ilicifolia ssp. ilicifolia
Holly Grevillea
Notes

Uses:  Variable low shrub or groundcover. Suitable for parks, reserves, wider roadside plantings. As an informal hedge, screen or barrier in low traffic areas due to its dense habit.
Requires well-drained soils.
Bird attracting, food and habitat source.
Caution: Can cause skin irritations.
Note: This species is provisionally classified schedule 1, Regulation 24.2 under the Sewerage Act. Written approval is required prior to planting in streets or roads. It should not be planted closer than two metres to any sewer main or connection.

  • Height 0.1-2m
  • Spread 1-3m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Proteaceae
  • Botanical Name Grevillea ilicifolia ssp. ilicifolia
  • Common Name Holly Grevillea
  • Origin SA, Vic, NSW,
  • Habit Spreading to erect, Dense
  • Landscape Coastal footslopes, Plains, 2nd line coast
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Heavy frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Red
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer
  • Flower Type Spider/Clustered
  • Purpose Habitat, Ornamental
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)
  • Indigenous to the Adelaide Region