Pincushion Hakea
Hakea Laurina
Overview
The Pincushion Hakea (Hakea laurina) is an eye-catching Australian native, valued for its distinctive red and cream spherical flowers resembling pincushions, amid blue-green, lance-shaped leaves. An evergreen shrub or small tree, it reaches up to 10-20 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide. This drought-tolerant species thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, making it ideal for water-wise gardens. Attracts pollinators, and provides unique visual interest year-round.
Sun FullWater LowZones 9–11Type Shrub, TreeClimate Mediterranean
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 9–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub, Tree
- Family
- Proteaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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