Needle Grevillea
(Grevillea acerata)
Needle Grevillea (Grevillea acerata)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Grevillea acerata, commonly known as Needle Grevillea, is an evergreen shrub native to sclerophyll forests and coastal scrubs in New South Wales, Australia. It typically grows to a height of 2-4 feet (0.6-1.2 meters) and a width of 3-7 feet (0.9-2.1 meters). The plant has a compact and spreading form, with narrow, needle-like leaves that give it a distinctive texture. During spring, Needle Grevillea produces an abundance of pink flowers that are moderately showy and attract nectar-feeding birds.
Needle Grevillea is valued for its drought tolerance and unique foliage, making it a suitable choice for water-wise gardens, rockeries, and as a low-maintenance ground cover. It is also used in coastal plantings due to its tolerance of salty winds. In cultivation, it thrives in full sun and requires very low to low amounts of water once established, preferring soils with fast drainage. While it is generally pest-resistant, it can be susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Needle Grevillea is valued for its drought tolerance and unique foliage, making it a suitable choice for water-wise gardens, rockeries, and as a low-maintenance ground cover. It is also used in coastal plantings due to its tolerance of salty winds. In cultivation, it thrives in full sun and requires very low to low amounts of water once established, preferring soils with fast drainage. While it is generally pest-resistant, it can be susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 2-4 feet
- Width: 3-7 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Very Low, Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Sclerophyll forests and coastal scrubs in New South Wales, Australia
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Grevillea acerata, Hakea acerata,
GBIF Accepted Name: Grevillea acerata Mc Gill.