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Hakea salicifolia

Also Known As

Hakea saligna
Willow-leaf Hakea

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 9'-20'
W: 9'-20'

planting zones

8b-10b

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Hakea salicifolia plant details

Hakea salicifolia is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hakea salicifolia

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: proteaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 9 FT - 20 FT - wide, 9 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hakea salicifolia

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun

Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The quest for hardy Hakeas has uncovered a few that aren't prickly, including this species from the mountains of New South Wales and Queensland. As the name suggests, the leaves are larger and willow-like with bronzy new growth maturing to deep green. White flowers appear in the leaf axils on mature plants. A vigorous, hardy, very adaptable and easily grown shrub, this species adapts easily to a variety of sites. We're not exactly sure how hardy as yet, but 10 - 15 °F seems like a good guess.