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Hakea

Hakea Obtusa

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Overview

Hakea obtusa, an evergreen shrub native to Australia, features thick, blue-green, leathery leaves and produces striking cream to pink, sweetly-scented flowers in spring. Typically reaching 3-6 feet in height, with a similar spread, it's well-suited for xeriscaping. Preferring full sun and well-drained soils, this drought-tolerant plant offers low maintenance and excellent resilience. Its woody seed pods and dense habit provide habitat and food for native wildlife.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–11Climate Mediterranean
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — an evergreen shrub native to Australia
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — Preferring full sun and well-drained soilsHakea (Hakea Obtusa) — leathery leaves and produces striking cream to pinkHakea (Hakea Obtusa) — an evergreen shrub native to AustraliaHakea (Hakea Obtusa) — sweetly-scented flowers in springHakea (Hakea Obtusa) — this drought-tolerant plant offers low maintenance and excellent resilienceHakea (Hakea Obtusa) — Its woody seed pods and dense habit provide habitat and food for native wildlife+80

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Proteaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — Typically reaching 3-6 feet in height, with a similar spread, it's well-suited for xeriscaping
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — Preferring full sun and well-drained soils
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — leathery leaves and produces striking cream to pink
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — an evergreen shrub native to Australia
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — sweetly-scented flowers in spring
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — this drought-tolerant plant offers low maintenance and excellent resilience
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — Its woody seed pods and dense habit provide habitat and food for native wildlife
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — cushion-like inflorescences
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — often known as the Pincushion Hakea due to its distinctively rounded
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — This resilient species thrives in USDA zones 9-11
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — These leaves are characterized by their oblong
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — exhibiting exceptional drought tolerance once established
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — blue-green leaves that grow up to 3 to 4 inches long
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — Hakea obtusa boasts stout stems clothed in leathery
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — adding ecological value to your garden
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — These are not only visually appealing but also attract a variety of pollinators
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — woody seed pods will form
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — contributing further interest to the shrub's profile.<br><br>When incorporating Hakea obtusa into a design
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — which persist on the plant
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — After the flowering period
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — or loamy soils and a full to partial sun location
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — from informal cottage gardens to structured modern designs
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — With its architectural form and low maintenance needs
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — making it adaptable to various landscape styles

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