Hollandaea sayeriana, commonly known as Sayer’s Silky Oak, is an unusual Australian member of the Proteaceae family. Native to north-eastern Queensland, this distinctive rainforest species is prized for its handsome foliage and fascinating pink to mauve flowers. It was formerly known as Helicia sayeriana.
The plant develops into a shrub or small rainforest tree with attractive, large, leathery green leaves. New growth can develop attractive bronze to purplish tones before maturing to deep green.
Its most striking feature is the unusual pink to mauve flower clusters. The individual flowers have curled segments and long projecting styles, creating an intricate, almost sculptural appearance. The flowers are particularly attractive when viewed against the plant's glossy dark foliage.
Best suited to subtropical and tropical gardens, Hollandaea sayeriana appreciates conditions similar to its natural rainforest habitat. A protected position with filtered light or part shade, rich organic soil and reliable moisture is ideal. Good drainage is important, particularly when plants are young.
It makes an excellent choice for a rainforest garden, shaded native garden or specialist native plant collection. Allow enough space for it to develop naturally, and provide protection from drying winds and harsh afternoon sun while establishing.
Sayer’s Silky Oak is an excellent plant for gardeners looking for something genuinely unusual and distinctly Australian. Its lush rainforest foliage and remarkable flowers give it considerable ornamental appeal, while its north Queensland origins make it an interesting addition for collectors of Australian rainforest and Proteaceae species.
These are cutting grown plants from a mature flowering tree supplied in semi advanced 75mm pots.
Hollandaea sayeriana, commonly known as Sayer’s Silky Oak, is an unusual Australian member of the Proteaceae family. Native to north-eastern Queensland, this distinctive rainforest species is prized for its handsome foliage and fascinating pink to mauve flowers. It was formerly known as Helicia sayeriana.
The plant develops into a shrub or small rainforest tree with attractive, large, leathery green leaves. New growth can develop attractive bronze to purplish tones before maturing to deep green.
Its most striking feature is the unusual pink to mauve flower clusters. The individual flowers have curled segments and long projecting styles, creating an intricate, almost sculptural appearance. The flowers are particularly attractive when viewed against the plant's glossy dark foliage.
Best suited to subtropical and tropical gardens, Hollandaea sayeriana appreciates conditions similar to its natural rainforest habitat. A protected position with filtered light or part shade, rich organic soil and reliable moisture is ideal. Good drainage is important, particularly when plants are young.
It makes an excellent choice for a rainforest garden, shaded native garden or specialist native plant collection. Allow enough space for it to develop naturally, and provide protection from drying winds and harsh afternoon sun while establishing.
Sayer’s Silky Oak is an excellent plant for gardeners looking for something genuinely unusual and distinctly Australian. Its lush rainforest foliage and remarkable flowers give it considerable ornamental appeal, while its north Queensland origins make it an interesting addition for collectors of Australian rainforest and Proteaceae species.
These are cutting grown plants from a mature flowering tree supplied in semi advanced 75mm pots.
