Hakea lissosperma
MOUNTAIN NEEDLE BUSH, STOUT SILKY HAKEA
Proteaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
3m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Fertilising: Only use low phosphorus fertiliser according to manufacturer's directions.

 
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Hakea lissosperma
MOUNTAIN NEEDLE BUSH, STOUT SILKY HAKEA
Proteaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
3m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: mid spring to early summer

Leaves: mid green

Ornamental Fruit: large woody

Bark & Stems: spiny leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, dry style & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, informal hedge, barrier

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: nectar, habitat, deer resistant






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