The Silk Oak Tree, a fast-growing import from Australia, comes into short-lived glory this month. Golden flower clusters decorate the silvery-green branches, an effect that is particularly ...

The silky oak is part of the grevillea plant genus which contains around 360 different species. Mr Moore said that while most grevilleas had flowers that oozed nectar, Australians should be warned ...

IF YOU look along the Maleny skyline from the main street to the north, you may spot the silhouette of a tall silky oak tree (pictured). When I moved here 22 years ago there were dozens around ...