Hakea trifurcata


Botanical Information

FamilyProteaceae
GenusHakea
Speciestrifurcata
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginSouth-west Western Australia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season proetection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height3 m
Spread1 - 3 m
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June, July, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

ShapeRound and open.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soil. Prefers sand over limestone or laterite, loam and gravel.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatSand plains.
Bark/Stem DescriptionThe branchlets are appressed-pubescent with little hairs.
Leaf DescriptionNeedle-like and flat and elliptic to obovate leaves.
Flower DescriptionInflorescences are erect, contains 10 - 16 flowers with simple rachis that are 7 - 11 mm long. The inflorescences are glabrous or appressed-pubescent with pedicels that are 6 mm long.
Colour DescriptionThe flowers are cream, white or pink and sometimes red in colour. The leaves are green.

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