Australian Silver Oak

The Australian Silky Oak prefers a full-sun, warm, and sheltered location. It is thermophilic and moderately frost-tolerant; young plants should be protected from cold.

The soil should be loose, well-draining, and rather nutrient-poor to moderately nutrient-rich. A slightly acidic to neutral pH value between approximately 5.5 and 6.5 is ideal. The plant is drought-tolerant; waterlogging should be strictly avoided.

The plant grows as a fast-growing, evergreen tree and usually reaches 10 to 25 meters in height, depending on the location.

It is primarily valued for its fern-like, silvery-green foliage and its suitability as a shade tree or windbreak.