Hakea prostrata


Botanical Information

FamilyProteaceae
GenusHakea
Speciesprostrata
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginNative to the south-west of Western Australia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season preotection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height1 - 3 m
Spread2.4 - 3 m
Flowering PeriodJuly, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

ShapeErect and spreading.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soil. Prefers sandy, laterite, loam and gravel.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatHill slopes and coastal dunes.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionWinged seed that is 18 - 20 mm long and 10 - 12 mm wide.
Leaf DescriptionAlternate, glabrous, widest above the middle, pinnately divided/ tripartitely divided or divided only at the apex, entire or shallowly divided.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are produced in axillary racemose inflorescences.
Fruit DescriptionThe fruit has a very hard projections and opens annually to release a seed.
Colour DescriptionThe flowers are white or cream. The leaves are green.
Texture DescriptionThe fruit is relatively smooth in texture.

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