Hakea francisiana (Emu Tree)

Botanical Information

FamilyProteaceae
GenusHakea
Speciesfrancisiana
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginNative to an area in the Wheatbelt, Mid West and Goldfields-Esperance regions of Western Australia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9a - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season preotection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-6 - 5
Temperature (°F)20 - 40
Height3 - 9 m
Spread3 - 5 m
Flowering PeriodJuly, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright and spreading.
LandscapeScreen and windbreak.
PropagationSeed.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soil with a pH of acidic, neutral and alkaline. Prefers sandy, sandy and clay loam. Tolerates light frost.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionSeed is 10 - 22 mm long and 10 - 16 mm wide.
Leaf DescriptionBranchlets are glabrous or hairy. Leaves are alternate, glabrous and entire. 4 - 10 mm wide.
Flower DescriptionInflorescences is axillary. Pedicels are 1.5 - 2.5 mm long. Perianth is 7 - 8 mm long and ovary glabrous.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are green. The flowers are reddish-pink.

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