Grevillea robusta
| Family |
Proteaceae |
| Common/Tamil Name |
Silver oak |
| Uses: |
| Other Uses |
Timber, beautification, honey and used as shade trees in the cash crops. |
| Seed Collection time |
February - July |
| No. of Seeds per kg |
95000 |
| Viability |
Seed remains viable for few months under normal condition. However, it can be prolonged for 2 years if stored in Cold storage. |
| Germination percentage |
20% |
| Seed Treatment |
The capsules .are beaten to dislodge seeds which are sown without treatment |
| Nursery Technique |
Seeds on germination in seed beds are pricked out after 2 months when they are 3-4 cm high. Planted out after 9 months when they are 30 - 40 cm high. |
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