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Hakea ulicina

Furze Hakea

Rigidly erect shrub with downy branchlets.

Additional information

  • FamilyProteaceae
  • StoreyMiddle storey
  • Size1-3 m x 1-2 m
  • Plant groupingShrubs 1.5-10 m
  • LeavesNarrow leaves twisted 90 degrees at base, 3-18 cm x 1.5-4 mm, flat to 3-sided, 1-3 prominent longitudinal veins.
  • Flower colourCreamy-white
  • Flowering timeAugust to September
  • FlowersClusters of 6-18 flowers. Fruit - oval, shortly beaked, to 25 mm.
  • Bird attractingGeneral - food and habitat
  • Butterfly attractingNo
  • Frog habitatNo
  • Growing conditionsDry to moist well drained soil in forests. Frost and snow tolerant. Full sun, partial shade
  • Garden useInteresting landscape feature planted as a group.
  • Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
  • Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
Photographer/s: 1, 4 Marilyn Bull ©; 2, 3 Chris Clarke, NatureShare ©

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