Botanical Name
Grevillea laurifolia
Common Name
Laurel-leaf Grevillea
Description
Laurel-leaf Grevillea is a distinctive native shrub renowned for its vibrant red spider flowers and large, laurel-like leaves that creates impressive displays in Australian gardens. This attractive species produces clusters of bright red toothbrush-like flowers that bloom almost year-round, attracting honeyeaters and other nectar-feeding birds while providing continuous garden color. The distinctive large, oval leaves create attractive coarse-textured evergreen foliage that provides excellent contrast with finer-leaved plants. Hardy and drought tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade positions with good adaptability. Perfect for feature plantings, borders, and areas where native shrubs with distinctive large foliage and reliable red flowering create bold landscape statements.
Plant Category
Medium Shrubs
Size (H x W)
Height: 2-4 meters, Spread: 2-3 meters
Grevillea laurifolia naturally occurs in southeastern Australia, thriving in well-drained soils with excellent drainage and full sun to partial shade exposure in temperate to subtropical climates.
Cultural SIgnificance
Traditionally valued by Aboriginal peoples as part of the diverse grevillea family, with the nectar-rich flowers being important food sources and the plants contributing to the complex ecosystems that supported traditional land management practices.
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