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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 9–11Type Shrub, TreeClimate Mediterranean
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — an evergreen shrub native to Australia; typically reaching 3-6 feet in height, with a similar spread, it's well-suited for xeriscaping

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Proteaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — which persist on the plant; these leaves are characterized by their oblong
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — These leaves are characterized by their oblong; often known as the Pincushion Hakea due to its distinctively rounded, image 72
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — adding ecological value to your garden; making it adaptable to various landscape styles
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — multi-colored and orange and red flowers in the garden; hakea obtusa boasts stout stems clothed in leathery
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — which persist on the plant; these leaves are characterized by their oblong, image 77
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — These are not only visually appealing but also attract a variety of pollinators, image 44
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — Preferring full sun and well-drained soils
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — from informal cottage gardens to structured modern designs; blue-green leaves that grow up to 3 to 4 inches long
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — this drought-tolerant plant offers low maintenance and excellent resilience; this resilient species thrives in USDA zones, image 64
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — shrub / tree for full; sure to captivate and impress within your garden spaces
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — making it adaptable to various landscape styles; this drought-tolerant plant offers low maintenance and excellent resilience
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — an evergreen shrub native to Australia
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — This resilient species thrives in USDA zones 9-11
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — exhibiting exceptional drought tolerance once established
Hakea (Hakea Obtusa) — Hakea obtusa is a hardy choice
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