Family:
Proteaceae
Grevillea ramosissima
Fan Grevillea
Other Names: Branching Grevillea
Name Origin:
Grevillea — after Charles Francis Greville (1749-1809), co- founder of London Horticultural Society.
ramosissima — from Latin ramosissimus, very branched, referring to habit.
Regional Subspecies:
Grevillea ramosissima subsp. ramosissima
Occurrence:
Regional:
Noted in the Tumut region.
Australia:
NSW, Vic.
Habitat:
Dry sclerophyll woodland, on various acidic substrates, including granite and sandy soils.
Habit:
Low spreading shrub 30 cm to 3 m high. Leaves 3-10 cm long with turned down margins.
Site Preference:
Semi or dappled shade. Tolerates moderate frost and snow.
Characteristics:
Hybridises with Rosemary Grevillea (G. rosmarinifolia) and Green Grevillea (G. jephcottii).
Flowering:
Creamy white, mainly spring.
Propagation:
From seed or cuttings, which generally strike slowly.
VALUES:
Shade & Shelter:
Useful low-level cover in windbreaks.
Wildlife:
Good habitat.
Ornamental:
Attractive when flowering, suitable for screening and general planting. Not outstanding. Light to moderate pruning promotes bushiness. Easily cultivated.