Skip to content
Log inStart trial

Big Nellie Hakea

Hakea Archaeoides

Design with this plant

Overview

The Big Nellie Hakea (Hakea archaeoides) is a striking evergreen native to Australia. Grows to about 10-20ft tall and 6-10ft wide. Its large, leathery leaves contrast with vibrant, red clusters of flowers in winter and spring, attracting birds. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun exposure. Drought-tolerant once established, requiring minimal maintenance. An excellent choice for accent planting or as a screening plant in USDA zones 9-11.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–11Type Shrub, TreeClimate Mediterranean
Big Nellie Hakea (Hakea Archaeoides) — red clusters of flowers in winter and spring
Big Nellie Hakea (Hakea Archaeoides) — Grows to about 10-20ft tall and 6-10ft wideBig Nellie Hakea (Hakea Archaeoides) — is an exceptional specimen renowned for its unique foliage and arresting floral displaysBig Nellie Hakea (Hakea Archaeoides) — The Big Nellie Hakea (Hakea archaeoides) is a striking evergreen native to AustraliaBig Nellie Hakea (Hakea Archaeoides) — scientifically named Hakea archaeoidesBig Nellie Hakea (Hakea Archaeoides) — Prefers well-drained soils and full sun exposureBig Nellie Hakea (Hakea Archaeoides) — An excellent choice for accent planting or as a screening plant in USDA zones 9-11+1

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Proteaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

See full data, regional cultivation notes, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (8)

Big Nellie Hakea (Hakea Archaeoides) — red clusters of flowers in winter and spring
Big Nellie Hakea (Hakea Archaeoides) — Grows to about 10-20ft tall and 6-10ft wide
Big Nellie Hakea (Hakea Archaeoides) — is an exceptional specimen renowned for its unique foliage and arresting floral displays
Big Nellie Hakea (Hakea Archaeoides) — The Big Nellie Hakea (Hakea archaeoides) is a striking evergreen native to Australia
Big Nellie Hakea (Hakea Archaeoides) — scientifically named Hakea archaeoides
Big Nellie Hakea (Hakea Archaeoides) — Prefers well-drained soils and full sun exposure
Big Nellie Hakea (Hakea Archaeoides) — An excellent choice for accent planting or as a screening plant in USDA zones 9-11
Big Nellie Hakea (Hakea Archaeoides) — Drought-tolerant once established, requiring minimal maintenance
Photographs by 2 contributors

Related plants

Banksia (Banksia Cvs.) — shrub for full; paired with a need for only occasional pruning to remove spent flower spikes and old growth

Shrub

Banksia

Banksia Cvs.

FullUSDA 9–11
Bull Banksia (Banksia Grandis) — Resistant to drought, it's a low-maintenance choice for impactful landscapes

Shrub

Bull Banksia

Banksia Grandis

FullUSDA 9–10
Caley's Banksia (Banksia Caleyi) — Banksia caleyi, commonly known as Caley's Banksia, is an alluring shrub reaching up to 10 feet in height

Shrub

Caley's Banksia

Banksia Caleyi

FullUSDA 9–11
Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — commonly known as the Chilean Firetree or Notro; provided they are well-drained

Tree

Chilean Firetree

Embothrium Coccineum

FullUSDA 7–10
Coastal Gem Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Coastal Gem') — Grevillea lanigera 'Coastal Gem' is a low-growing

Ground cover

Coastal Gem Grevillea

Grevillea Lanigera 'Coastal Gem'

FullUSDA 9–10
Coastal Woollybush (Adenanthos Sericeus) — This evergreen shrub typically reaches up to 10 feet high and 6 feet wide

Shrub

Coastal Woollybush

Adenanthos Sericeus

FullUSDA 9–10