Hakea suaveolens
Sweet Hakea
Description
This broad shrub or tree will grow 10'-20' tall and has small, needle like dark green leaves with clusters of white flowers that bloom in winter and fall.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Winter, Fall
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Seascape
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Foundation
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.