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Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-9'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Hakea lissosperma plant details

Hakea lissosperma is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hakea lissosperma

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: proteaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 9 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hakea lissosperma

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very hardy Protea relation from eastern Australia, a great garden plant. 5 to 8 ft or more tall & covered with clusters of eyelash shaped white fragrant flowers in summer. Needle-like leaves are aromatic & handsomely arching. Tolerates a bit of summer irrigation. Our cuttings from an old plant at the University of British Columbia. As with all proteas, avoid fertilizer with phosphorous. Frost hardy to USDA zone 8.

Gardening facts about Hakea lissosperma plant

How to Grow Hakea lissosperma

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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