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Hakea lissosperma

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

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.