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Hakea laurina

Also Known As

Emu Bush
Pincushion Hakea
Pincushion Tree

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 10'-20'
W: 10'-30'

planting zones

9a-11

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Hakea laurina plant details

Hakea laurina is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall, spring and winter magenta and white flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Does well in lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hakea laurina

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: proteaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 30 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta and white blooms in fall, spring and winter
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hakea laurina

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun

Soil needs: lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tougher than your average Proteaceae family member, Hakea laurina is hard core & great for coastal gardens in need of a little Winter bloomage. Poofy, round 2" pincushion blooms begin in Fall & keep going until Spring. These magical poof balls begin a creamy white, with scaly bracts before exploding into a magenta ball with projectile white styles shooting out. Hummers love em' & they make great long lasting cut flowers, too! Growing to 10-20' high & 9-30' wide in a dense rounded form, it can be pruned in to a single trunk tree if ya want, or kept shrubby. Pretty evergreen blue green leaves & smooth grey bark make it the perfect addition to any well drained location. Native to Southwest Australia's coastal sandplains, so poor soil is just fine. Avoid feeding your plants anything with phosphorus, as this is a sure fire way to kill the plant.