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Hakea sericea

Species
  • Icon of shrub form Shrub
Family Proteaceae
Synonyms Banksia acicularis, Banksia tenuifolia, Conchium aciculare, Conchium acicularis, Conchium compressum, Hakea aciculare, Hakea acicularis, Hakea tenuiflora, Hakea tenuifolia
Common names Mountain Hakea, Needle Bush, Silky Hakea

Climatic Suitability
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Hakea sericea: whole plant
Credit: Dave Richardson
Hakea sericea: flowers close up
Credit: The Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
Hakea sericea: seed pod closeup
Credit: Nicola van Berkel
Hakea sericea: bark and sap
Credit: © Fagg, M (2008)
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Height in cultivation 3 – 6 m
Spread in cultivation 2 – 4 m
Origin Native
Flower colour Cream, white
Flower period spring, summer, winter
Leaf colour Green
Leaf loss Evergreen
Risk spikey or spiny

Site

Urban space type Garden, water sensitive urban design
Use feature, screen
Soil texture clay, loam, sand
Soil pH acidic, neutral
Water use Low

Performance

Shade tolerance Full sun Part shade
Tolerance High drought
Moderate frost
High coastal
Soil Salinity No
Growth rate Fast
Biodiversity Bird Insect Pollinator
Risk - Flammability High
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Climate Suitability

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