Grevillea robusta Seedling – Silver Oak (Mukema)

Kenya's Favourite Shade & Timber Tree

The Grevillea robusta — known locally as Mukema and internationally as the Silver Oak or Silky Oak — is one of the most widely planted and beloved trees in Kenya. Its elegant, fern-like silver-green foliage is instantly recognisable, and its fast growth, drought tolerance, and versatility make it an outstanding choice for farms, gardens, roadsides, and agroforestry systems.

These healthy young seedlings are supplied in nursery planting bags, ready to be established in the ground. Whether you're planting for shade, timber, windbreaks, or simply to beautify your land, Grevillea robusta is a tree that delivers on every front.

Why You'll Love It

• Distinctive fern-like silver-green foliage — beautiful at every stage
• Fast-growing — provides shade and structure quickly
• Excellent for agroforestry, windbreaks, and boundary planting
• Valuable timber tree — used for furniture and construction
• Drought-tolerant once established — thrives in Kenya's climate

Care Tips

• Light: Full sun — thrives in open, sunny positions
• Water: Water regularly when young; drought-tolerant once established
• Soil: Adaptable to a wide range of soils; prefers well-draining conditions
• Spacing: Plant 3–5 metres apart for windbreaks; 8–10 metres for shade trees
• Growth rate: Fast-growing — can reach 3–5 metres in the first 2–3 years

Grown with care at Jowaki Gardens, Ting'anga, Kiambu — delivered fresh to your door.