Grevillea juniperina (Juniper Grevillea)
Botanical Information
| Family | Proteaceae |
| Genus | Grevillea |
| Species | juniperina |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to eastern New South Wales and south-eastern Queensland in Australia. |
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Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1-3 m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | In order to survive in poor soils Grevillea have evolved with proteoid roots. These roots which develop each season, grow into the top levels of the soil to extract nutrients. |
| Cultivation | A marginally frost hardy cultivar that prefers acidic growing conditions and is intolerant of wet soils. Grevillea are particularly intolerant of phosphorous so a fertilizer low in this nutrient is a must. |
Photographs
Grevillea juniperina var. sulphurea